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    Home » Recipes » Beef Recipes

    Easy Baked BBQ Short Ribs

    Published: Aug 18, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    If you’re looking for an easy and delicious BBQ Short Ribs Recipe that makes the best fall-off-the-bone tender bbq beef 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, it’s easy to see why this cut of beef is prized by chefs and often used in creating 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.

    ingredients for Barbecue Short Ribs?

    ingredients to make recipe

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make BBQ Short Ribs. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    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 do I make Tender BBQ Beef Ribs?

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    • Add the spices and brown sugar to a small bowl.
    • Mix the seasonings together until well blended.
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    • 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 short ribs on the grill:

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

    • 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 on 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 of the packets 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 BBQ 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.

    Just a few minutes of prep work is all that’s needed to make the most tender fall-off-the-bone bbq beef 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, 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 do short ribs need to be cooked, to be fall off the bone tender?

    Beef short ribs are the most tender when the internal temperature of the ribs reaches around 200 – 205° F. Use an instant read thermometer to make sure the ribs have been cooked 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 for 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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    Easy BBQ 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.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time4 hrs
    Marinate2 hrs
    Total Time4 hrs 10 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 570kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 3 pounds beef bone-in beef short ribs
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • ½ tsp pepper
    • 2 tsp garlic powder
    • 2 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 2 tsp oregano
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
    • ⅓ cup bbq sauce
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    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: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Potassium: 1015mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 466IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 6mg
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    Chef Dennis is a semi-retired Chef, writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis aka Ask Chef Dennis®. Chef Dennis worked professionally in White Table Cloth Restaurants for 40 years and has been developing easy to make, restaurant-style recipes since 2009. The second phase of his reinvention from chef to blogger has earned him a place at the Worlds Dinner Table. Join him on his Culinary Journey enjoying his easy to make Restaurant Style recipes and travel adventures. For more details, check out his About page.

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    1. Blair

      November 06, 2022 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      First time cooking ribs, and these were so good!! Everyone got seconds or thirds. Served with roasted creamer potatoes and asparagus with lemon and Parmesan. Definitely a keeper!

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      • Chef Dennis Littley

        November 06, 2022 at 9:54 pm

        I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the ribs and have found out how easy they are to make at home!

        Reply
    2. JocQueline

      September 06, 2022 at 12:54 am

      5 stars
      Followed the receipe and my husband LOVED it. I didn’t get to let it marinate for 2 hrs but they were still fabulous. I marinated for about an hour

      Reply

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