Best 11 Barbecued Beef Short Ribs Recipes

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Indulge in the smoky, succulent goodness of Barbecued Beef Short Ribs, a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its fall-off-the-bone tenderness and rich, flavorful sauce. These short ribs are slow-cooked to perfection, basted in a tantalizing blend of spices, and infused with a smoky aroma that will transport you to a backyard barbecue paradise. Discover the secrets behind this classic recipe, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences and cooking methods. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering main course that promises to be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

DOWNHOME BARBECUE BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 pounds beef short ribs, cut across the bone
2 garlic cloves
1 bay leaf
1 cup brown mustard
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon molasses
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon granulated onion
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil. Add the ribs, garlic cloves and bay leaf. Parboil the ribs, covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until fork tender.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Pour 1 cup of the rib water into the mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for approximately 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and is heated through. Add the ribs to the pot, turning with tongs to coat well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the ribs to a hot outdoor grill, meat side down first, and cook 8 to 10 minutes on each side, taking care not to burn them. Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

EASY BBQ SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 3-inch long pieces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried ground thyme
2/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Arrange the short ribs in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and season with salt and pepper, to taste. In a small bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients and stir to incorporate. Pour the sauce over ribs and toss well, coating all the pieces. Cover with aluminum foil and roast until cooked through and tender, about 3 hours. Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to brown the top. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

BARBEQUE STYLE BRAISED SHORT RIBS



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Beef short ribs are a highly flavorful cut; this method of cooking makes the meat so tender you won't need a knife. The thick rich sauce is delicious served with mashed potatoes and the carrots that cook with the ribs.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rib Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 pounds lean beef short ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 large onion, cut into thick slices and separated into rings
5 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup barbeque sauce
1 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large, heavy, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, and brown the ribs on all sides, about 5 minutes, working in batches if necessary. Sprinkle ribs with salt and black pepper as they brown. Transfer cooked ribs to paper towels to blot up extra oil.
  • Stir the onion rings and carrots into the same pot, and cook and stir until the onions turn translucent and start to brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Mix in tomato sauce, barbeque sauce, and beef broth; bring the sauce to a boil, and simmer for 1 minute to blend flavors. Stir in the browned ribs.
  • Cover the pot, and bake in the preheated oven until the rib meat is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Turn the ribs occasionally while cooking. Season to taste with salt and black pepper before serving hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 153.8 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 53.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 1520.5 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

SLOW-COOKER BARBECUE BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Bone-in beef short ribs are slow cooked in a sweet-and-spicy barbecue sauce for tender, flavorful, fall-off-the-bone meat. Serve this indulgent dinner with extra barbecue sauce and a side of Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 to 4 1/2 lb bone-in beef short ribs, cut into individual ribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup Annie's™ Naturals organic sweet & spicy BBQ sauce
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
Sliced green onions, if desired
Betty Crocker™ creamy butter mashed potato mix, prepared as directed on package, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season ribs with salt and pepper. Cook ribs in two batches, on all sides 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer ribs to slow cooker; discard fat and drippings.
  • In small bowl, mix beef broth, 1/2 cup of the barbecue sauce and the mustard. Pour over ribs in slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until tender.
  • With slotted spoon or tongs, carefully remove ribs to serving platter. In small microwavable bowl, heat remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce covered on High 30 to 60 seconds or until heated through. Brush ribs with heated barbecue sauce; garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BARBECUED BEEF RIBS



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Just before being served, these ribs are grilled, imparting a crisp, charred crust and an inviting whiff of wood smoke.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 4h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Four 1-pound beef short ribs
Sea salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill grate
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, peeled
5 stalks lemon grass, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 two-inch piece ginger, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly crushed with side of knife
3 1/4-inch slices fresh ginger

Steps:

  • For the ribs: Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Season the ribs all over with salt. In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the ribs and brown on all sides, turning with tongs, 5 minutes a side. Transfer to a platter and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
  • Add the onion, carrots, garlic, lemon grass and ginger to the pot. Cook over high heat until lightly browned, 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar and 3 cups water, and bring to a boil. Return the ribs to the pot, immersing them in the liquid. Tightly cover and bake, turning the ribs once or twice until very tender, about 3 1/2 hours. Let the ribs cool in the liquid, then drain well. (Ribs can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.)
  • For the glaze: In a heavy saucepan, combine all the glaze ingredients and simmer over medium heat until thick, about 10 minutes. Strain.
  • Prepare a grill for direct grilling over high heat. Brush and oil the grate. Cook the ribs until dark brown all over, 3 to 5 minutes a side, basting with the glaze. Serve with the remaining glaze drizzled on top or passed separately in a bowl.

BARBECUED BEEF RIBS



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These tender, slow-cooked beef ribs with a tangy sauce are a cinch to make. They're great for picnics and parties. -Erin Glass, White Hall, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large sweet onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
3/4 cup plum preserves or preserves of choice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place onion and water in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown ribs in batches. Add to slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through. , Remove ribs from slow cooker; discard cooking juices. Return ribs to slow cooker. Pour sauce over top. Cook, covered, on high 25-30 minutes or until ribs are nicely coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 860mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BBQ BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 pounds short ribs of beef, 2 inches thick
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon ancho powder
3 tablespoons French's mustard
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Mix all seasoning in a large bowl. Add short ribs and toss to coat evenly. Allow to sit for one hour before smoking. Build a hickory fire in grill on one side only. Place the beef ribs on the grill on the opposite side of the fire and close off the air so the fire goes down. Maintain a temperature of 275 degrees for 3 hours, basting with mop every 15 minutes for the last 45 minutes.
  • Mix all ingredients together.

BARBECUED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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For a real straight-from-the-chuckwagon beef meal, you can't rope a better recipe than this! This is the recipe I rely on when feeding a hungry group. The wonderfully tangy sauce is lip-smacking good.-Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 to 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1 tablespoon canola oil
2-1/2 cups water, divided
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, brown ribs in oil. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours; drain. , Combine the tomato paste, ketchup, garlic, brown sugar, onion, vinegar, mustard, salt and remaining water. Pour over ribs; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

BARBECUED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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This simple barbecued beef rib recipe starts out in a Dutch Oven and ends up on your grill. While you won't get a lot of authentic smoke flavor you will certainly get some great, tender ribs.

Provided by Derrick Riches

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

beef short ribs , about 4 pounds/1.8 kg.
1 8-ounce/225 mL can tomato paste
1/2 cup/120 mL water
2 tablespoon/30 mL brown sugar
1 tablespoon/15 mL vinegar
1 tablespoon/15 mL lemon juice
1 tablespoon/15 mL dried onion
1 tablespoon/15 mL Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon/5 mL red pepper flakes (crushed)
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut ribs into individual ribs.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven and season ribs with salt and pepper.
  • Place into pot and sear meat about 1 to 2 minutes on all sides.
  • Add water, and bring to a boil, reduce heat, and allow to simmer on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Make sure to add more water if necessary.
  • To prepare sauce: combine all remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat. Take ribs out of Dutch oven and place on grill rack. Grill covered for 15 minutes, basting with sauce occasionally. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1526 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 454 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 118 g, SaturatedFat 47 g, Sodium 1458 mg, Sugar 14 g, Fat 110 g, ServingSize 4 Pounds Short Ribs (4 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BBQ SHORT RIBS



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This recipe for BBQ short ribs is very popular in our area. The meat is fork-tender, and the sauce is wonderfully tangy. We're retired now but raised beef for many years. We still put this recipe to good use. -Margery Bryan, Royal City, Washingto

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-1/2 to 4 pounds beef short ribs
1-1/2 cups water
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon vinegar
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine ribs, water, onion and vinegar; bring to a boil. Reduce hat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, turning ribs occasionally. Drain., Place ribs in a single layer in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Combine sauce ingredients; spoon over ribs. Bake at 325°, covered, until meat is tender, about 1-1/4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 475mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

OVEN-BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Fall-off-the-bone tender, these short ribs get intense flavor from vegetables and fragrant herbs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 to 4 lb. beef short ribs, trimmed of fat
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup beef broth
1/2 cup Zinfandel wine or cranberry juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
2 cups fresh baby carrots
1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add short ribs; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until browned on all sides.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, combine tomatoes, broth, wine, flour, chili sauce, thyme, marjoram, salt and garlic-pepper blend; mix well. Add browned ribs, carrots and onion; stir gently to mix. (Baking dish will be full.) Cover with foil.
  • Bake covered at 325°F. for 2 hours.
  • Uncover baking dish, bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until ribs are tender and liquid is slightly thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ribs: Look for short ribs that are meaty and have a good amount of marbling. Avoid ribs that are too thin or bony.
  • Prepare the ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs. This will help the ribs cook more evenly and make them more tender.
  • Season the ribs: Season the ribs liberally with a rub made from your favorite spices. Be sure to coat the ribs evenly on all sides.
  • Cook the ribs low and slow: The best way to cook short ribs is low and slow. This will help the ribs to become tender and fall off the bone.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods: You can cook short ribs in the oven, on the grill, or in a smoker. Each method will give the ribs a slightly different flavor and texture.
  • Let the ribs rest before serving: Once the ribs are cooked, let them rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the ribs.

Conclusion:

Barbecued beef short ribs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make fall-off-the-bone short ribs that will be the star of your next party or gathering. Whether you choose to cook them in the oven, on the grill, or in a smoker, be sure to follow these tips to ensure that your ribs are perfectly cooked and full of flavor.

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