Oven-Baked BBQ Beef Short Ribs with Spiced Rub

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Slow oven-baked beef short ribs coated in a smoky, sweet BBQ sauce and a warm spiced rub for tender, flavorful meat. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 195 minutes, pairs beef short ribs, kosher salt, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 720 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 American cuisine 720 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 300°F. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder to create a spiced rub.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 pounds beef short ribs with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the ribs.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the ribs in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan. Bake uncovered for 2 hours to render fat and develop flavor.
  4. Step 4: Remove the ribs from the oven and brush generously with 1 cup BBQ sauce on all sides.
  5. Step 5: Cover the ribs tightly with foil and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 1 hour at 300°F until the ribs are tender and the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
  6. Step 6: Let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving to let the juices redistribute.

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