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🥢 Slow Cooker Asian BBQ Beef Ribs with Udon Noodles

Tender Slow Cooker Asian BBQ Beef Ribs with Udon Noodles—rich, saucy comfort packed with bold flavor!

Ingredients

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  • 3lbs beef short ribs (bone-in or boneless)
  • 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • ¾ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • For the Sauce
  • 1¾ cupsAsian-style barbecue sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1½ cupsbeef broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tablespoonsoy sauce
  • 1 tablespoonbrown sugar
  • 1 teaspoonminced garlic
  • ½ teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
  • For the Vegetables & Noodles
  • 1½ cupsbaby corn, sliced into bite-size rounds
  • 2 cupsbroccoli florets (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 10 ouncesudon noodles, cooked and drained
  • Optional Garnish
  • 2green onions, sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoonsesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1. Prepare the Ribs
  2. Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, then lightly coat with flour.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sear the ribs on all sides for 3–4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
  5. Transfer the seared ribs to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  6. 2. Make the Sauce
  7. In the same skillet, whisk together the barbecue sauce, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom — they add great flavor.
  9. Pour this sauce mixture over the ribs in the slow cooker, coating them well.
  10. 3. Slow Cook the Ribs
  11. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the ribs are fork-tender and the meat easily separates from the bone.
  12. Once done, remove the ribs carefully and place them on a plate.
  13. 4. Add the Vegetables and Noodles
  14. Add the baby corn and broccoli to the slow cooker with the remaining sauce.
  15. Turn the heat to HIGH, cover, and cook for 10–15 minutes, just until the vegetables are tender.
  16. Add the cooked udon noodles and toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.
  17. 5. Finish and Serve
  18. Return the ribs to the slow cooker, spooning sauce over the top to glaze them.
  19. Serve the ribs hot with the saucy noodles and vegetables.
  20. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.
  • Author: Chef mia