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Slow Cooker Beer and Onion Beef Ribs

Onion and beer deeply flavor these slow cooker ribs for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 1383kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger-oval

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 lbs. beef back ribs (3-5 lbs. in total; I used 2 small packages; also called spare ribs)
  • 1 oz. Lipton onion soup mix
  • 1 large onion thickly sliced
  • 12 oz. beer (I used Bud Light, don't judge)
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Instructions

  • Place a large pan over medium-high heat. Coat the pan with cooking oil. Brown the beef ribs. (I could only brown one side since they have such a curve on the other side.)
  • Place the ribs into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the onion soup mix, onions, and pour over the beer.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Can I use something other than beer?

Yes! Use beef broth in place of the beer if needed. Still will taste great.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 1383kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 113g | Saturated Fat: 40g | Cholesterol: 363mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 1212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4mg