Texas BBQ Beef Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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Juicy beef ribs smothered in smoky BBQ sauce, topped with caramelized onions and spicy peppers for a bold, flavorful dish. This Southern-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 160 minutes, pairs beef ribs, barbecue sauce, yellow onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 40 min Cook: 120 min Serves 6 Southern cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2.5 lbs beef ribs
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 large yellow onions
2 medium bell peppers
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Season beef ribs with salt and pepper, then sear in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to a roasting pan and roast for 2 hours, basting with barbecue sauce every 30 minutes.
Step 2: Meanwhile, dice onions into 1/2-inch cubes and slice peppers into 1/4-inch strips. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onions, and sauté for 10 minutes until caramelized. Add peppers and cayenne, cooking for 5 minutes until tender.
Step 3: Remove ribs from oven, top with remaining barbecue sauce, and return to oven for 15 minutes. Spoon onion-pepper mixture over ribs, then broil for 2 minutes until bubbly. Serve with extra barbecue sauce.