Oven-baked ribs are the ultimate comfort food and we’ve got 21 of the BEST Baked Short Rib Recipes you can try!
Picture this: succulent, fall-off-the-bone tender meat infused with rich flavors, a slow bake perfection until it practically melts in your mouth. Whether you’re a culinary enthusiast seeking a new recipe to master or simply someone craving perfect meals, you’ll love each short ribs recipe.
Each of these recipes uses simple ingredients you can find at your local grocery stores.
What Are Short Ribs?
Short beef ribs are a flavorful cut of beef taken from the rib section of the cow. They are known for their rich taste, marbling, and tender texture when cooked low and slow. Rib meat can can be prepared in various ways, such as braising, in a slow cooker, grilling, and, of course, oven-baked beef ribs are fabulous. Ribs are tough cuts of meat so for best results, cook low and slow.
If you aren’t interested in making your short ribs in the oven, try some of these favorite recipes of ours:
Slow Cooker Short Ribs Recipe
Instant Pot Glazed Short Ribs Recipe
Tips for Cooking Beef Ribs In The Oven
Cooking a short rib recipe in the oven can result in tender, flavorful meat if done right. Here are some tips to ensure a delicious outcome:
- Searing for Flavor: Before baking, sear the short ribs in a hot skillet or a large Dutch oven. This step caramelizes the surface, enhancing flavor. Pat dry the ribs with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper before searing.
- Aromatics and Liquids: Create depth by adding aromatics like onions, garlic, carrots, and herbs (like thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves) to the cooking vessel. Pour in flavorful braising liquid such as chicken stock, beef broth, red wine, or a combination. Tomato paste also adds delicious flavor! Check each easy recipe card for specific ingredients that taste great together.
- Low and Slow: Opt for a low and long cooking time to ensure the meat becomes tender. This slow cooking process allows the collagen in the ribs to break down, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Cover the cooking vessel with a lid or foil to keep moisture in.
- Check for Doneness: Short ribs can take a few hours to become tender. Check for doneness by gently piercing the meat with a fork; it should easily pull apart when done.
- Basting: Occasionally baste the ribs with the cooking liquid during the baking process. This helps keep them moist and infuses more flavor.
- Resting Period: Once cooked, allow the short ribs to rest for a few minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute within the meat for a more flavorful bite.
Remember, while the oven does most of the work, patience is key with short ribs. For best results, the slow cooking process is what transforms them into a delectable, golden brown fork-tender delight.
Which baked short rib recipe are you excited to try first?
Easy Oven Baked BBQ Beef Short Ribs Recipe
This simple braised BBQ beef short ribs recipe bakes a long time in the oven but is easy and delicious. Slow cook the ribs in the oven, crockpot or instant-pot.
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The Best Oven Baked Beef Short Ribs
How to cook beef short ribs in the oven with BBQ sauce – a succulent, melt-in-the-mouth tender, delicious protein for crowd-pleasing meals!
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Easy Oven Baked Beef Ribs
Slow baked beef ribs rubbed in spices, slow baked and brushed with BBQ sauce. These easy oven baked beef ribs are tender, fall off the bone good.
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No-Fuss Easy Oven-Baked Beef Ribs
The easiest oven-baked beef ribs recipe you’ll ever find. All you need is two ingredients, one hour, and a whole lot of napkins.
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Oven Baked Beef Ribs : Cooking With Bliss
Baking beef ribs in the oven has never been easier. This tried and true method will result in delicious fall off the bone fork tender meat.
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BBQ Beef Ribs: Fall off the bone tender!
Dry rubbed with delicious seasoning, low temp bake yield fall off the bone tender, juicy meaty ribs that will be the hit of any BBQ!
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Insane Oven Beef Ribs
Cook beef ribs in the oven at 400 degrees with this easy recipe for unbelievably tender beef ribs roasted in a tangy garlic and red wine sauce.
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Truly tender oven baked beef short ribs with apple cider
Tender oven baked beef short ribs are the best of slow cooked flavor without all the work. Let your oven do the heavy lifting!
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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Tasty Slow Cooked Oven Baked BBQ Short Ribs!
These baked BBQ short ribs have a smokey, sweet taste with a delectable, tender texture that will leave you wanting more! #bakeitwithlove #BBQ #short #ribs #beef #bone-in #slowbaked
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Baked Short Ribs with Gremolata
Baked short ribs with gremolata are pure comfort food, and better than a restaurant dish. Make this recipe for an easy gourmet-style meal, or serve it for your next holiday dinner!
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Braised Short Ribs
Fall-off-the-bone Braised Short Ribs are unbelievably easy to make! Tender cooked ribs in a delicious, rich sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes. All cooked in just one pot!
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Oven Baked Beef Ribs
Oven Baked Beef Ribs recipe with only 3 ingredients, beef ribs, bbq seasoning and bbq sauce, the result is sweet and sticky BBQ Beef Ribs
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THE BEST OVEN BAKED BEEF RIBS
The Best Oven Baked Beef Ribs recipe shows you how to cook beef ribs that are tender, fall right off the bone, seasoned and slow baked in your oven at 275!
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Simple Beef Short Ribs
This short ribs recipe is easy to make in one pot for delicious and tender beef ribs braised in stout beer with beef broth, onion slices, and garlic.
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Simple Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe in the Oven
Braised Short Ribs are economical cuts of meat that are full of flavor. Find out the best way to prepare this simple recipe.
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Classic Braised Beef Short Ribs
Classic Braised Beef Short Ribs are cooked low and slow until they reach fall-off-the-bone deliciousness. This simple dish is a classic!
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Truly tender oven baked beef short ribs with apple cider
Tender oven baked beef short ribs are the best of slow cooked flavor without all the work. Let your oven do the heavy lifting!
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Sunny’s Honey BBQ Oven Short Ribs
Get Sunny’s Honey BBQ Oven Short Ribs Recipe from Food Network
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Tangy Braised Short Ribs Recipe
This bright, sweet and salty recipe for braised short ribs will work with bone-in or boneless meat, as long as the short ribs are thick (at least 1 1/2 inch), and not the thinly sliced Korean style Seasoning your meat with salt and pepper at least 24 hours in advance will greatly improve the flavor of the finished product.
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Incredible Braised Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine & Garlic
These Braised Beef Short Ribs are so tender you’ll eat them with a spoon. Minimal hands-on time with a deep, rich sauce that rivals even the finest restaurants!
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