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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Beef Ribs

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Beef Ribs for Melt-in-Your-Mouth Goodness

This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Beef Ribs recipe delivers tender, melt-in-your-mouth ribs bathed in a sticky sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ribs
  • 3-4 pounds Beef Ribs Choose for optimal flavor and tenderness
  • to taste Salt Season generously for improved flavor
  • to taste Pepper Season generously for improved flavor
  • 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil Optional for searing
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Main sweetener
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Optional
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Adds necessary acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Optional for nuttiness
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch with Water For thickening
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For crunch and texture
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions Adds freshness

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by patting the beef ribs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Generously season the ribs with salt and pepper on all sides.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and sear the ribs for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  5. Place the seared beef ribs in the slow cooker and pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over them.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
  7. Once cooked, remove the ribs and thicken the sauce in a saucepan by gradually adding a cornstarch mixture.
  8. Return the ribs to the thickened sauce, toss to coat, and serve garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ribsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 7gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Searing the ribs is optional; use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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