Delicious Country Style Beef Ribs Made Easy
Delicious Country Style Beef Ribs Made Easy offers tender, juicy, and flavorful ribs with a rustic twist. This simple recipe uses minimal ingredients and slow cooking techniques to bring out a melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich smoky-sweet flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, it is a family-friendly, versatile dish that even kitchen newcomers can master.
- Author: Lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 to 3 hours (oven) or 6 to 8 hours (slow cooker)
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes (oven) or 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker)
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Meat
- 2 to 3 pounds country style beef ribs, boneless or with minimal bone
Seasonings & Spices
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder (or 3–4 garlic cloves, minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 1½ cups beef broth
- Barbecue sauce (optional, about ½ cup)
- Prep the Ribs: Rinse the ribs under cold water and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Trim any excess fat if desired. Then, coat the ribs evenly with olive oil to help the seasoning stick and enhance browning during searing.
- Season Thoroughly: In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning blend all over each rib piece, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Sear for Flavor: Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil. Sear the ribs on all sides until they develop a browned, caramelized crust. This step locks in the juices and adds a rich depth of flavor.
- Slow Cook to Tender Perfection: Transfer the seared ribs to a baking dish or slow cooker. Pour beef broth around the ribs to maintain moisture during cooking. Cover and cook either in the oven at 275°F for 2.5 to 3 hours or on low in a slow cooker for 6 to 8 hours, until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
- Optional Glaze and Finish: If desired, brush your favorite barbecue sauce over the ribs during the last 15 minutes of cooking or after slow cooking, broiling briefly to caramelize the glaze for a sticky, flavorful finish.
Notes
- Patience is Key: Low and slow cooking produces tender, juicy results every time.
- Sear Properly: Browning the ribs enhances flavor through the Maillard reaction.
- Use Fresh Spices: Fresh seasonings elevate flavor intensity significantly.
- Keep the Liquid: Beef broth keeps ribs moist and can be turned into a tasty sauce.
- Don’t Skip Resting: Let cooked ribs rest for better juice distribution and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 6 oz cooked ribs)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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