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Beef short ribs on a grill.
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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
Cook Time2 hours
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
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

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