Barbecued Beef Short Ribs

By
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Updated on 05/17/21
Barbecued Beef Short Ribs
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 90 mins
Total: 100 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1526 Calories
110g Fat
20g Carbs
118g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 1526
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 110g 140%
Saturated Fat 47g 233%
Cholesterol 454mg 151%
Sodium 1458mg 63%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 118g
Vitamin C 16mg 79%
Calcium 103mg 8%
Iron 15mg 81%
Potassium 1793mg 38%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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.

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) beef short ribs

  • 1 (8-ounce) can (225 milliliters) tomato paste

  • 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water

  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) brown sugar

  • 15 ml vinegar

  • 15 ml lemon juice

  • 15 ml dried onion

  • 15 ml worcestershire sauce

  • 5 ml red pepper flakes

  • 2 teaspoons sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps to Make It

  1. Cut ribs into individual ribs.

  2. Heat oil in Dutch oven and season ribs with salt and pepper.  

  3. Place into pot and sear meat about 1 to 2 minutes on all sides.

  4. 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.

  5. To prepare sauce: combine all remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  6. 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.

  • ​Note: This recipe can easily be done on the stove top. Simply continue to cook ribs in a Dutch oven with an extra 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water for 2 hours, instead of 1 hour. Add sauce to ribs and cook for additional 30 minutes. Once tender, remove from heat and serve with your favorite sides.

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