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Baked Beef Short Ribs Recipe

Published: Aug 18, 2022 · Modified: May 17, 2025 by Chef Dennis Littley

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If you’re looking for an easy recipe for tender, fall-off-the-bone Beef Short Ribs, you’ve come to the right place.

Bbq beef short ribs in white serving dish


 

Beef Short Ribs are often overlooked when it comes to barbecue, but they shouldn’t be. Packed with flavor, this cut of beef is easy to see why chefs prize it and often use it to create delicious specials that almost melt in your mouth.

That’s exactly the type of tenderness and flavor you can expect from my BBQ beef ribs recipe.

Table of Contents:
  • Ingredients for Beef Short Ribs
  • How to Cook Beef Ribs
  • How to Cook BBQ Beef Ribs on the Grill:
  • Recipe FAQ’s
  • More Rib Recipes You’ll Love!
  • Recipe: Easy BBQ Beef Short Ribs

Ingredients for Beef Short Ribs

ingredients to make recipe

Gather the ingredients to prepare our Beef Short Ribs recipe. Culinary professionals call this the “Mise en Place,” which means “everything in its Place.”

Setting up your ingredients not only helps speed up the cooking process but also ensures you have all the necessary ingredients on hand to make the recipe.

Made with simple pantry ingredients

  • bone-in beef short ribs
  • olive oil
  • sea salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • chili powder
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • brown sugar
  • barbecue sauce

How to Cook Beef Ribs

Follow along with my simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to cook beef ribs in your home kitchen.

two images showing spices in a bowl and bowl of mixed spices
  • Add the spices and brown sugar to a small bowl.
  • Mix the seasonings together until well blended.
four images showing how to prepare beef short ribs
  • Rinse the ribs with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Brush the ribs with olive oil.
  • Rub the seasoning mixture (dry rub) into the beef ribs. Add additional olive oil if needed.
  • Place the seasoned ribs in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Foil. Cover the ribs with another sheet of foil. Make sure to seal the edges of the foil, so steam does not escape while cooking.

Place the covered seasoned beef short ribs in the refrigerator to marinate for 2-4 hours.

cooked short ribs in a foil lined pan

When the oven temperature has reached 275°F, place the foil pouch of short ribs on the center rack of the oven. Cook the ribs for 3 ½- 4 hours, until you’ve reached an internal temperature of 205°F or until the bone starts to separate from the meat.

How to Cook BBQ Beef Ribs on the Grill:

Follow the instructions above through the marinating process. To grill the ribs, make completely sealed foil packets, using double layers of foil instead of the covered tray.

  • Preheat your grill to high heat. Once the grill has been heated, turn off the burners in the center of the grill. You will be cooking the short ribs over indirect heat.
  • Divide the ribs into two and make two double-layered foil packets. Fold the top and ends to seal the packets, leaving room for heat circulation inside.
  • Place the packets over indirect heat and lower the cover on the grill. Cook the short ribs for 2½ – 3 hours. Cooking time can vary, so be sure to use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of the beef short ribs. Internal temperature should be 200-205°F.
  • When the ribs are fully cooked, carefully open the packets by cutting along the top folds with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape.
  • Then open the top of the foil packet.
  • Brush the ribs with barbecue sauce and continue grilling over direct heat with the grill covered for 5 – 10 minutes, until browned and crisp.
cook ribs with barbecue sauce brushed on

Brush the BBQ beef ribs generously with your favorite barbecue sauce.

*You can also finish the ribs without barbecue sauce.

Barbecued short ribs in a white casserole

Broil the Beef short ribs on low for 3-4 minutes until the sauce gets bubbly and begins to caramelize.

*Make sure to keep an eye on the ribs. The barbecue sauce will burn quicker than you think.

My Easy BBQ Beef Ribs were incredibly flavorful thanks to the seasoning mixture used and were also very tender. And when I said this was an easy recipe, I wasn’t kidding.

You only need a few minutes of prep work to make the most tender, fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs.

pulled short rib of beef in a white bowl

The meat just pulled off the bone using a fork to separate it. Adding some of the liquid from the pan after shredding the beef short ribs will help keep the meat moist.

Pulled beef from short ribs makes delicious tacos and sandwiches and is an amazing addition to mac and cheese!

Recipe FAQ’s

What temperature should you cook short ribs to make them fall-off-the-bone tender?

Beef short ribs are most tender when their internal temperature reaches around 200 – 205°F. Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm you’ve cooked the ribs long enough.

What is the best temperature to cook ribs at?

I have found that cooking beef or pork ribs at 275° F is the perfect temperature for cooking ribs low and slow, making them fall off the bone tender.

How long should ribs cook in the oven?

At 275° F, beef short ribs will take 3 ½- 4 hours to fully cook. Increasing or lowering the oven temperature will affect the overall cooking time.

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Barbecued short ribs in a white casserole

Easy BBQ Beef Short Ribs

You're going to love my Barbecue Beef Ribs! They make the best fall-off-the-bone tender ribs with less than 10 minutes of preparation. Cooked low and slow they will be amazing delicious, and just about melt in your mouth.
5 from 176 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Marinate 2 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 570 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 pounds beef bone-in beef short ribs
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup bbq sauce

Instructions
 

  • Rinse ribs in cold water then dry using paper towels. Make sure the ribs are well dried.
  • Blend the spices and brown sugar together.
  • Brush the ribs with oil.
  • Rub the seasoning mixture into the beef ribs. Add additional olive oil if needed.
  • Put the seasoned ribs into a sealed plastic bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 275F.
  • Cover a baking pan with foil.
  • Place the seasoned ribs in a single layer on the baking dish.
  • Cover the ribs with another sheet of foil, leaving some room between the ribs and the foil. Make sure the foil is tight, so steam does not escape.
  • Place the ribs on the center rack of a preheated oven.
  • Cook the ribs for 3 ½- 4 hours, until you've reached an internal temperature of 205° F. or until bone starts to separate from the meat and meat is tender.
  • Brush the ribs generously with your favorite barbecue sauce.
    *You can also finish the ribs without barbecue sauce.
  • Broil the ribs on low for 3-4 minutes until the sauce gets bubbly and begins to caramelize. Don't let it burn!

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 48gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 1001mgPotassium: 1015mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 466IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 6mg
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  1. Lila says

    April 19, 2025 at 1:41 pm

    5 stars
    I have used this dry rub recipe in the past on ribs and other meats- I made a large batch of it and stored it for future use. My whole family loves it! So happy to have found it again. Short ribs are in the oven now. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      April 19, 2025 at 3:41 pm

      I’m very happy you found me again too! Thanks for letting me know you are using my dry rub.

      Reply
  2. Wendy says

    January 10, 2025 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing! I used it back in July and I was happy to find that I did save it to my phone so that I can use it again this weekend! 😋 thank you!

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      January 10, 2025 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed my short rib recipe, its one of my favorites!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    January 02, 2025 at 5:21 pm

    Is this recipe ok for boneless short ribs ?

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      January 03, 2025 at 7:01 am

      Yes, boneless will work with the recipe.

      Reply
  4. Christin says

    November 27, 2024 at 4:24 pm

    Do i need to adjust the recipe for 5 lbs of short ribs? I’m feeding 6 people.

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      November 28, 2024 at 8:01 am

      That almost twice as much as my recipe so you would need to increase the amounts by about 60%

      Reply
      • Phyllis McGilley says

        March 02, 2025 at 1:44 pm

        Can this be made in a crockpot

      • Chef Dennis Littley says

        March 02, 2025 at 3:13 pm

        Yes it can. I also have a crockpot version – https://www.askchefdennis.com/slow-cooker-guinness-beef-ribs/

    • Phyllis McGilley says

      March 05, 2025 at 1:16 pm

      Can this be made in a crockpot

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley says

        March 05, 2025 at 2:17 pm

        Yes it can. I also have a crockpot version – https://www.askchefdennis.com/slow-cooker-guinness-beef-ribs/

  5. Madison says

    November 27, 2024 at 2:36 am

    Can I season these the night before and leave them sealed in the fridge?

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      November 27, 2024 at 8:12 am

      Yes you can.

      Reply
  6. Candice says

    November 02, 2024 at 4:30 am

    5 stars
    Do the ribs need to be at room temperature before placing them in the oven? Or can they just go straight from refrigerator to oven?

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      November 02, 2024 at 7:47 am

      They don’t need to be, but it will help them cook more evenly.

      Reply
  7. Luba says

    October 14, 2024 at 9:57 am

    Can this be cooked in a Dutch oven instead of wrapping with foil?

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      October 14, 2024 at 11:18 am

      I normally braise short ribs in a Dutch oven, and haven’t used it without liquids in the pan, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

      Reply
  8. Amy Duff says

    May 26, 2024 at 9:05 pm

    5 stars
    Great flavor! The meat just fell off the bone.

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      May 27, 2024 at 7:24 am

      Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the short ribs!

      Reply
  9. Deidra says

    May 19, 2024 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent experience! Ooooh yeah! Thank’s.

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      May 19, 2024 at 4:28 pm

      You’re very welcome. I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the ribs.

      Reply
  10. I have a weird name says

    May 12, 2024 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    I have this cooking in the oven now. The house smells so good. 😋

    Reply
    • Tonya R Mccollum says

      September 29, 2024 at 12:17 pm

      Do you cook them before marinating them in refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley says

        September 29, 2024 at 12:41 pm

        No, marinate before roasting. Just follow the instructions in the recipe card.

  11. Shaun says

    May 10, 2024 at 4:29 pm

    Does it matter on what side you cook the ribs?

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      May 11, 2024 at 8:25 am

      If the bone is running through the middle it really doesn’t matter, unless one side has more fat than the other. If that’s the case cook them fat side up.

      Reply
  12. Megan says

    May 01, 2024 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    So tender and absolutely delicious. The entire family was praising this dish!

    Reply
    • Chef Dennis Littley says

      May 02, 2024 at 7:10 am

      Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the ribs. It’s one of my favorite recipes.

      Reply
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