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My Grilled Beef Short Ribs recipe is a guaranteed show-stopper! Deeply flavorful and tender, these grilled short ribs are perfect for a backyard BBQ or fun family dinner.
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Seasoning Short Ribs for Grilling
For seasoning short ribs, you only need a simple mix of kosher salt or sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper. But, you can also use my dry rub for steak or dry rub for ribs. I season my short ribs right before grilling, but you can season up to 48 hours ahead if you prefer.
What to Look for When Buying Short Ribs
The key to choosing beef short ribs that melt in your mouth is to always look for plenty of marbling. Those little pockets of fat look like white lines running through the meat and will enhance your eating experience. It will be a difference between good short ribs and amazing short ribs!
FAQ
Store beef short ribs for up to 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. They are best kept in shallow, air-tight containers or wrapped tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Yes, you can freeze beef short ribs! Store in air-tight containers, freezer bags, freezer wrap, or aluminum foil.
If you want to be extra sure they freeze well, wrap them in foil or freezer wrap first, then add to a freezer bag or air-tight container.
Cooked short ribs will freeze well for up to 3 months, but I guarantee you will eat them before then.
Beef short ribs grill best over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. This produces a beautiful sear and juicy, perfectly cooked medium-rare middle.
How to Cook Beef Short Ribs on the Grill
- In a bowl, mix your seasoning ingredients.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on to your short ribs of beef.
Pat down to ensure the seasonings stay on while grilling and to encourage the beef to soak up all of that delicious flavor. - How to grill beef short ribs: Place the seasoned beef short ribs on the grill grates on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Melt a pat of butter on top of each boneless short rib, serve, and enjoy!
Side Dishes for Grilled Short Ribs
Grilled Beef Short Ribs
Ingredients
- 6 boneless beef short ribs - about 2 lbs. total
- 4 Tbsp. Dry Rub for Steak - or 2 Tbsp. each salt and pepper
- Butter for melting on top of the short ribs after grilling
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix your seasoning ingredients. You can use either 4 Tbsp. of my Dry Rub Recipe (linked in ingredients) or 2 Tbsp. salt and 2 Tbsp. pepper.4 Tbsp. Dry Rub for Steak
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture on to your short ribs of beef. Pat down to ensure the seasonings stay on while grilling and to encourage the beef to soak up all of that delicious flavor.6 boneless beef short ribs
- Grill on medium high heat for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Melt a pat of butter on top of each boneless short rib, serve, and enjoy!Butter for melting on top of the short ribs after grilling
Notes
- For best results, allow your beef to come to room temperature before grilling. Leave them out for 30 minutes before grilling and they will reach room temperature.
- Be sure to pat down your seasonings to really cover the beef. This will give you the best flavor!
stephanie says
Beef ribs are my all time favorite, I always like trying out new ribs recipes.
Em Beitel says
Thanks so much, Stephanie! We hope you love it!
Kristin says
Great recipe! I love how easy it is to throw together yet it looks like the flavor is fantastic. Can't wait to try this on our grill this weekend!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Kristin! We hope you love it!
Erika says
My mouth is watering my looking at your pics. These short ribs look so good! I love the butter on top too for extra flavor.
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Erika! Agreed. The butter really adds an extra level of flavor!
Charla says
I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks great and I don't need an excuse to eat beef.
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much, Charla! We hope you love it!
Mick says
Question: what cut of short beef ribs are you using in your recipe. My experience with beef short ribs is low/slow. If not tough eating. Yours look delicious for grilling. Would love to try, it not with the ones I use. Thank you
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Mick! I used boneless short ribs for this recipe, I believe chuck. Look for short ribs with a good amount of white marbling running through the meat, and they will be so tender off of the grill. Cut them across the grain for best results, and I always like to slice thinly - they're more tender that way, too. Enjoy!
Steve B says
When adding butter while the steaks rest, should I use salted or unsalted butter?
Thanks,
Steve
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Steve! You could use either - that's totally up to your preference. If you gave the steaks a good salt before cooking them, I would recommend using unsalted, however.