How to Cook Beef Short Ribs on the Grill

Beef Short Ribs are exceptionally delicious cooked on the grill. Seasoned with our favorite dry rub for ribs that are so tender, juicy and delicious that you might not even need any bbq sauce!

We are sharing our top tips for slow cooking beef short ribs on the grill. The smoky beef ribs are delicious served with grilled potato wedges, coleslaw for bbq and fried okra.

Why You Should Make Grilled Beef Short Ribs

• They are incredibly flavorful. The combination of the smoky flavor from the grill and the rich flavor of the beef is simply irresistible. Add your favorite BBQ sauce for even more flavor.
• They are incredibly tender. When cooked properly, grilled beef ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender.
• They are incredibly versatile. Grilled beef ribs are delicious served on their own, or they can be used to make a variety of dishes, such as tacos, chili and burritos.

Ingredients for Beef Short Ribs Recipe

• Bone-In Beef Short Ribs – we are using grass fed beef, which is probably a little leaner than what you might find at your local grocery store.
• Olive Oil – helps the rub stick to the meat and also provides a nice sear on the ribs.
• Steak Rub: Brown Sugar, Granulated Garlic, Chili Powder, Dried Thyme, Smoked Paprika, Kosher Salt, Black Pepper.
• Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce – optional for serving.

How to Cook Beef Short Ribs on the Grill

1. Pat ribs dry with paper towels and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
2. Spray or brush with olive oil on all sides.

3. Sprinkle with dry rub on all sides, pressing it onto the meat.
4. Prepare a grill fire to 250° using hickory or oak for smoke flavor.

5. Place ribs over indirect heat and cook with the grill closed for 1 hour.

6. Turn the ribs and continue to cook another 30 minutes to 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 205°. BBQ Sauce can be brushed over the ribs if desired about 5 minutes before you pull them from the grill if desired.  

7. Remove beef ribs from the grill and rest 10 minutes before serving.

8. Remove rib bones and slice rib meat into thin strips with a sharp knife.
9. Serve with your favorite homemade barbecue sauce.

How to Store and Reheat

• Storage: Store leftover short ribs in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Place beef ribs in a foil packet or on a aluminum foil lined and covered baking sheet. Cook at 350° for 10 – 15 minutes or until heated through. Brush with BBQ sauce before reheating if desired.

This easy recipe is an excellent way to cook ribs on a charcoal grill, gas grill or pellet grill. We cooked these bbq beef ribs on our Big Green Egg using lump charcoal and hickory chunks for the smoke flavor.

Best Barbecue Sauce for Beef Short Ribs

• Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce is our favorite for slathering on any kind of ribs and it’s so easy to make and it makes the most amazing BBQ Ribs.
• If you like a spicy kick, try this Dr Pepper Jalapeno BBQ Sauce, it is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
• Want something out of the box that is knock your socks off delicious? Try brushing your beef short ribs with our Peach BBQ Sauce.

Tips for Tender and Juicy Beef Ribs on the Grill

• Slow cooking over low heat lets intramuscular fat that marbles the beef ribs to melt and the connective tissue will break down to that tender, fall off the bone texture. Similar to cooking a pork butt or brisket.
• While you can achieve fall apart tender on any tough cut of meat in a slow cooker, dutch oven or by oven baking, the best results for the most flavor is grilling or smoking.
• Use bone-in short ribs for the best beef flavor and texture. Boneless beef ribs will not have as much flavor.
• Let the short ribs rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in tender, juicy and delicious beef ribs.
• If you have leftover smoked beef ribs, try adding them to our Beef Stew in Bread Bowls.

Beef short ribs are a classic barbecue dish that can be cooked on the grill to perfection. With their rich flavor and tender texture, grilled short ribs are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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How to Cook Beef Short Ribs on the Grill

Beef Short Ribs are exceptionally delicious cooked on the grill. Seasoned with our favorite dry rub for ribs that are so tender, juicy and delicious that you might not even need any bbq sauce!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time2 hours hrs

Additional Time10 minutes mins

Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Beef

Cuisine: American

Keyword: beef ribs, fall off the bone short ribs, grilled beef short ribs, tender beef ribs

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 1357kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup steak rub
• 1 cup sweet and tangy bbq sauce

Instructions

• Prepare a grill fire to 250° using hickory or oak for smoke flavor.
• Pat ribs dry with paper towels and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Spray or brush with olive oil on all sides.
• Sprinkle with dry rub on all sides, pressing it onto the meat.
• Place ribs over indirect heat and cook with the grill closed for 1 hour.
• Turn the ribs and continue to cook another 30 minutes to 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 205°. BBQ Sauce can be brushed over the ribs if desired about 5 minutes before you pull them from the grill if desired.  
• Remove beef ribs from the grill and rest 10 minutes before serving.
• Remove rib bones and slice rib meat into thin strips.
• Serve with bbq sauce.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover short ribs in an airtight container or wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

Reheat: Place beef ribs in a foil packet or on a aluminum foil lined and covered baking sheet. Cook at 350° for 10 – 15 minutes or until heated through. Brush with BBQ sauce before reheating if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1357kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 95g | Fat: 96g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 56g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 368mg | Sodium: 978mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g

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