Beef Short Ribs recipe
Beef short ribs are one of the most flavorful cuts of meat, and when cooked just right, they are incredibly tender and juicy. These oven-baked short ribs, melting in your mouth and bursting with flavor, pair perfectly with mashed potatoes, creating a comforting and indulgent meal.
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
- 3 kg beef short ribs
- Mustard for coating the ribs
- 1 1/2 cups hot water to help tenderize the meat
- Parchment paper and aluminum foil for covering the ribs during cooking
- 1 cup BBQ sauce of your choice
- Spice Rub:
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the beef ribs dry with a paper towel, then peel off the skin from the back of the ribs. Remove any excess fat if there is a lot.
- Apply mustard evenly all around the ribs.
- Mix the spices thoroughly, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the ribs.
- Transfer the ribs to a baking tray, then add the specified amount of hot water.
- Cover the ribs tightly with parchment paper first, followed by aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 3 hours. Check to see if it’s done. If it needs more time, cover and continue cooking. The total cooking time can vary between 3 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the ribs.
- Remove the ribs from the oven, brush them with your favorite BBQ sauce, and return them to the oven. Cook on broil for 2 minutes.
- Take the ribs out of the oven, place them on a cutting board, and let them rest for 5 minutes. Afterward, cut them and brush with more BBQ sauce if desired.
- Serve with mashed potatoes.