Ribs are an American classic. Whether its short ribs, back ribs or a ribeye steak, there are plenty of ways to make use of this cut of meat.
Spicy Beef Back Ribs
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Ingredients
- 5 pounds beef Back Ribs, cut into 2 to 4 rib sections
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1-1/2 cups chili sauce
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium high heat until hot. Add onion, garlic and pepper flakes; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add chili sauce, water and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt. Reserve 1/2 cup sauce for basting.
- Prepare charcoal grill for indirect cooking by igniting an equal number of charcoal briquets on each side of fire grate, leaving open space in the center. When coals are medium, ash-covered (25 to 30 minutes), add 3 to 4 new briquets to each side. Position cooking grid with handles over coals so additional briquets may be added when necessary.
- Place ribs, meat side up, in large (16-1/8 x 11-3/4 x 2-7/8 inches) foil roasting pan. Pour remaining sauce over ribs; turn ribs to coat. Cover tightly with aluminum foil; place foil pan on cooking grid. Cover with grill lid and grill over medium heat 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until ribs are fork-tender. Carefully remove roasting pan from grill; remove ribs from pan and place, meat side up, on grill rack. Baste ribs with reserved sauce; grill, covered, 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting once.
Pistachio-Crusted Rib Roast w/ Holiday Wine Sauce
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Ingredients
- 1 beef Ribeye Roast Bone-In (2 to 4 ribs), small end, chine (back) bone removed (6 to 8 pounds)
Seasoning
- 1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup coarsely crushed coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
Holiday Wine Sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 cup beef broth, divided
1 cup cabernet sauvignon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Salt
Directions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Combine seasoning ingredients; press evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast.
- Place roast, fat side up, in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat or touching bone. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 350°F oven 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours for medium rare; 2-1/2 to 3 hours for medium doneness.
- Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 145°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°-15°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
- Meanwhile prepare Holiday Wine Sauce. Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add mushrooms and shallots; cook and stir 6 to 9 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and browned. Remove from skillet; keep warm. Add 3/4 cup broth and wine to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 12 to 16 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Combine remaining 1/4 cup broth and cornstarch in small bowl. Whisk cornstarch mixture and pepper into wine mixture; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; add thyme and mushroom mixture. Season with salt, as desired.
- Carve roast into slices; season with salt, as desired. Serve with Holiday Wine Sauce.
Ribeye Steaks w/ Fresh Tomato Tapenade
Ingredients
- 2 beef Ribeye Steaks Boneless, cut 1-inch thick (about 12 ounces each)
- 2 teaspoons course ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Fresh Tomato Tapenade
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Press pepper evenly onto beef steaks.
- Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 14 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
- Meanwhile combine Fresh Tomato Tapenade ingredients in small bowl.
- Season steaks with salt, as desired. Top each steak evenly with Fresh Tomato Tapenade.
Smoky Strips Steaks w/ Mexican-Style Grilled Corn
Via Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 beef Strip Steaks Bone-In, cut 1 inch thick (12 to 15 ounces each)
- 4 ears corn, husked
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Lime wedges (optional)
Seasoning
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Directions
- Combine seasoning ingredients in small bowl. Spread 2 teaspoons seasoning mixture evenly onto beef steaks. Spread remaining seasoning mixture onto corn.
- Place corn on outer edge of grid over medium, ash-covered coals; grill, covered, 15 to 20 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, times remain the same) or until tender, turning occasionally. Place steaks in center of grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 9 to11 minutes (on gas grill, 9 to 12 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
- Spread mayonnaise and sprinkle cheese evenly over corn. Carve steaks into slices. Season beef and corn with salt, as desired. Squeeze lime wedges over beef and corn, if desired. Serve beef with corn.
Asian Grilled Beef Ribs
Via Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds beef Back Ribs
Marinade
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup Dijon-style mustard
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper
- 2 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
Directions
- Combine ketchup, mustard, hoisin, jalapeño pepper, ginger and water in small bowl; whisk until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for basting; add brown sugar and set aside.
- Place beef Ribs in shallow pan or extra large food safe plastic bag; add remaining marinade. Turn to coat. Cover pan tightly or close bag securely; marinate ribs in refrigerator 1 to 4 hours, turning occasionally. Remove ribs from marinade; discard marinade.
- Prepare charcoal grill for indirect cooking by igniting an equal number of charcoal briquets on each side of fire grate, leaving open space in the center. When coals are medium, ash-covered (25 to 30 minutes), add 3 to 4 new briquets to each side. Position cooking grid with handles over coals so additional briquets may be added when necessary.
- Place ribs, meat side up, in large (16-1/8 x 11-3/4 x 2-7/8 inches) foil roasting pan; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Place foil pan on cooking grid; cover with grill lid and grill over medium heat 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until ribs are fork-tender. Carefully remove roasting pan from grill; remove ribs from pan and place, meat side up, on grill rack. Baste ribs with reserved marinade; grill, covered, 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting occasionally.
- Sprinkle ribs with cilantro, if desired. Serve with Asian greens and vegetables.
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