5 from 3 votes
BBQ Beef Short Ribs
BBQ Beef Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender, cooked in a tomato, beef broth, brown sugar, and vinegar sauce with stovetop and slow cooker options.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
438 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef short ribs bone-in
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/3 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoons ground mustard
Instructions
- Season the beef ribs with salt and pepper.
- Roll in flour, tap off excess.
- Add oil to a large pot on medium-high heat.
- Sear all the sides of the short ribs, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the beef and add in the onions, cooking for 5-6 minutes or until translucent and just beginning to caramelize.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and ground mustard until well combined.
- Put the beef back into the pot, cover, and cook for 3 hours or until fork-tender.
- If using a slow cooker, cook on low for 8 hours.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, grits, or egg noodles.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
438kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1210mg
(50%)
Potassium
1083mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
444IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1210mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1083mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 444IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.