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From backyard hangouts to quick family dinners, my grilled beef short ribs are your go-to for bold flavor and easy prep. Perfect for a party, busy weeknights, or impressing your friends without the fuss! Ready in 15 minutes or less with a charcoal or gas grill.
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Pressed for time but craving flavor? My grilled beef short ribs are your go-to for bold flavor and fast prep - perfect for backyard hangouts and weekend family BBQs. Fire up your grill for perfectly charred, juicy ribs in just 15 minutes! Grilling delicious short ribs doesn't have to be complicated - and these short ribs prove it every time.
Ingredients to Grill Short Ribs
This is the easiest recipe for short ribs on the grill: all you need is short ribs, salt, and pepper.
When seasoning short ribs, you only need a simple mix of kosher salt or sea salt flakes and freshly cracked black pepper for the beef to taste fantastic. But, you can also use my dry rub for steak or dry rub for ribs if you prefer.
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.
No, my recipe for grilled short ribs requires no marinade! If you would prefer to use a marinade, you can, but simple salt and pepper or your favorite beef rub is all you need.
You can use either a charcoal or a gas grill for grilling beef short ribs.
You should heat the grill to medium-high, or approximately 375°F to 425°F (190°C to 218°C).
How to Grill Short Ribs Step-by-Step
- 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
Isabel's Top Tips for Grilling Short Ribs
- Both flanken-cut and English-cut short ribs work, but keep in mind the cook time and texture will vary slightly. Thin cuts cook faster and develop crispier edges.
- Let your grilled beef ribs rest for a few minutes after cooking. This helps the juices settle so you'll have tender, flavorful bites. Make sure to slice against the grain using a sharp knife.
- Grill the short ribs for around 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through. This helps them cook evenly and keeps them juicy. Don't keep moving them around, or they won't cook correctly. Cook time varies based on how thick the rib meat is.
- A hot, clean grill helps you get those perfect grill marks and prevents sticking. Make sure your grill is nice and clean before you preheat.
- You can season your ribs up to 48 hours in advance. Pre-seasoning is convenient and gives the seasoning more time to absorb into the meat, but you can also season right before grilling.
Grilled Beef Short Ribs
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Ingredients
- 6 boneless beef short ribs - about 2 lbs. total
- Butter - for melting on top of the short ribs after grilling
- 1 tablespoons paprika
- ½ tablespoons onion powder
- ½ tablespoons garlic powder
- ¾ tablespoons sea salt
- ½ tablespoons crushed red pepper
- ¼ tablespoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix your seasoning ingredients. You can also simply use 2 Tablespoons salt and pepper, if you prefer.1 tablespoons paprika,½ tablespoons onion powder,½ tablespoons garlic powder,¾ tablespoons sea salt,½ tablespoons crushed red pepper,¼ tablespoon black pepper,½ tablespoons brown sugar
- 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
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.