Ingredients:
For the Ribs:
2 lbs pork ribs (baby back or spare ribs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup Texas-style barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
Brown the Ground Beef:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
Combine Ingredients in the CrockPot:
Transfer the browned beef mixture to the CrockPot.
Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Mix well.
Cook in the CrockPot:
Cover the CrockPot and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
Add the Spaghetti:
After the cooking time, break the uncooked spaghetti noodles in half and add them to the CrockPot. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until the spaghetti is tender.
Finish and Serve:
Once the spaghetti is cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Enjoy your delicious CrockPot Taco Spaghetti for a fun and flavorful meal!Prepare the Ribs:
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs for better flavor and tenderness. Pat the ribs dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
Rub the spice mixture generously all over the ribs, ensuring they are well coated.
Sear the Ribs:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they develop a nice brown crust.
Bake the Ribs:
Place the seared ribs in a baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away from the bone easily.
Glaze with Barbecue Sauce:
In the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the foil and brush the ribs generously with the Texas-style barbecue sauce. Return to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and create a sticky glaze.
Serve:
Once the ribs are done, remove them from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes. Cut into individual portions and serve with extra barbecue sauce on the side.