Easy slow cooker beef short ribs are slow-cooked to perfection with cider and seasonings. The dish simple and delicious, and it doesn't hurt that it's a ridiculously easy preparation. You probably have most of the ingredients on hand. Hard or non-alcohol cider provides flavor for this easy dish. The melt-in-your-mouth tender beef ribs are slow cooked to perfection with just a few simple ingredients. You can use chuck stewing meat or a chuck roast in the recipe if you like.