Description
This Easy Oven Baked Beef Ribs recipe delivers tender, flavorful ribs with a smoky, spicy dry rub and a tangy BBQ sauce finish, all made conveniently indoors without a grill. Perfectly slow-baked at low temperature, these meaty ribs are fall-off-the-bone delicious and ideal for a cozy, hearty meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Rub Ingredients
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 1/4 tsp Traegers Apple and Honey Rubs (optional)
Marinade Ingredients
- 3/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Main Ingredient
- 5 lbs meaty separated beef ribs (from Costco or similar)
- Traeger Original BBQ Sauce (or your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce)
- Butter (optional, for brushing before broiling)
Instructions
- Marinate the Ribs: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, liquid smoke, minced garlic, and olive oil until well combined. Divide the ribs into two large Ziploc bags and pour the marinade evenly between them. Seal the bags tightly and massage the marinade into the ribs, ensuring they are fully coated. Refrigerate and marinate overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
- Bring Ribs to Room Temperature: Remove the marinated ribs from the refrigerator 30 to 45 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature. This helps them cook evenly.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 275°F (150°C). Line a large baking pan with aluminum foil to make cleanup easier.
- Pat Ribs Dry and Apply Dry Rub: Remove ribs from the marinade and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to help the dry rub stick. Combine all dry rub ingredients in a bowl, then rub the seasoning generously all over both sides of the ribs, placing them bone side up on the foil-lined pan.
- Wrap and Bake: Tightly wrap each rack of ribs with 2 to 3 layers of aluminum foil to seal in moisture. Place wrapped ribs on the baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 hours, depending on thickness, until the meat is fork-tender and has pulled back from the bones.
- Broil with BBQ Sauce: Carefully remove the ribs from the oven and unwrap the foil, watching out for hot steam. If desired, brush the ribs with melted butter before slathering generously with your favorite BBQ sauce. Place ribs under the broiler for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce bubbles and caramelizes beautifully.
- Rest and Serve: Let the ribs rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side, paired perfectly with coleslaw or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Oven-baked beef ribs are a fantastic alternative when you don’t have access to a grill but still crave authentic BBQ flavors.
- Marinating overnight is key for tender and flavorful ribs.
- Make sure to pat ribs dry before applying the dry rub for the best crust development.
- Use heavy-duty foil to wrap ribs securely to retain moisture during baking.
- Broiling the ribs with sauce caramelizes the sugars for a delicious finish but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Resting the ribs after cooking ensures they stay juicy and flavorful when served.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.25 lbs ribs with sauce)
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
