Sweet and Spicy Beef Short Ribs on the Grill

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Try cooking Beef Short Ribs on the Grill and you will want to prepare them this way every time. Grilling beef short ribs is quick and easy - it takes less than 20 minutes! Paired with a sweet and spicy steak dry rub, this simple recipe is irresistibly flavorful and tender.

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• Tools
• Boneless or bone-in?
• What temperature do you grill short ribs?
• Beef Ribs Seasoning
• Degrees of Doneness
• Storing Leftovers
• Can cooked short ribs be frozen?
• How to Cook Beef Short Ribs on the Grill
• Side Dishes
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Grilling beef is a regular occurrence at my house. If I could get away with cooking on the grill every day, I just might! My family and I are a little bit obsessed with these sweet and spicy beef short ribs on the grill.

Try them just once, and you'll know why: they are so tender and juicy, and the flavor is out of this world!

What really sets this BBQ short ribs recipe apart is that it uses super simple ingredients: boneless beef short ribs, a sweet and spicy steak rub you can make at home in minutes using common spices, and butter.

Not to mention, grilling beef short ribs takes less than 20 minutes. What could be better than an easy steak dinner that's ready in no time?

Tools

• Meat thermometer
• Grilling tongs
• Knife
• Cutting board

Boneless or bone-in?

We use boneless beef short ribs for this recipe, and do not recommend bone-in beef short ribs as they take much longer to cook.

What temperature do you grill short ribs?

Grill beef short ribs over medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping once half-way through. This cooks the beef to medium-rare with a gorgeous sear.

Beef Ribs Seasoning

• paprika
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• sea salt
• crushed red pepper
• black pepper
• brown sugar

For these beef short ribs on the grill, we use a Sweet and Spicy Steak Dry Rub that is out of this world delicious.

Simple salt and pepper seasoning also works well for this short ribs grill recipe.

Degrees of Doneness

We grill short ribs to medium-rare, or 135°F. Follow this chart and use a meat thermometer to find your ideal temperature:

• Rare: 125°F
• Medium-rare: 135°F
• Medium: 145°F
• Medium-well: 150°F
• Well done: 160°F

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover short ribs in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in a shallow, air-tight container, or tightly wrapped in plastic or aluminum foil.

Can cooked short ribs be frozen?

Yes! You can freeze this beef chuck short ribs recipe.

Allow to cool, then store air-tight in a freezer-safe container, bag, wrap, or aluminum foil. Label with the freezing date. Frozen beef short ribs are good for about 3 months.

For best results, wrap in foil or freezer wrap first, then add to a bag or container.

How to Cook Beef Short Ribs on the Grill

• Let your beef come to room temperature by letting it sit out 30 minutes before grilling. This will give your beef an even temperature throughout.
• Pat down the seasoning to encrust the meat with it. This will ensure it sinks into the beef as it cooks and will give you the most flavor!
• Always check the temperature with a meat thermometer to reach your desired degree of doneness.

Side Dishes

Our favorite side dish for beef ribs is Elotes Mexicanos (Mexican street corn). For a dipping sauce, try Garlic Butter or Cowboy Butter!

When we have leftovers, we love using them in a Short Rib Pizza made with bread machine pizza dough.

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