American Beef Short Ribs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Name: American Beef Short Ribs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pounds beef short ribs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup bourbon; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

StandardAmericanDinnerHeartyComfort FoodFamily-Friendly

⏱️ 30m PREP

🔥 180m COOK

👥 6 SERVINGS

⚡ 750 CAL/SERV

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Overview

Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs smothered in a rich and smoky bourbon-infused BBQ sauce, perfect for a hearty dinner.

Macronutrients per serving

125

grams

Protein

45.0g 36%

Fat

50.0g 40%

Carbs

30.0g 24%

Rich in nutrients

🔺 Iron

20% DV

Supports healthy red blood cells

☀️ Vitamin B12

80% DV

Essential for nerve function

🔺 Zinc

50% DV

Supports immune function

☀️ Niacin

30% DV

Aids in metabolism

🔺 Phosphorus

25% DV

Strengthens bones and teeth

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

4 pounds beef short ribs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Bourbon BBQ Sauce

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup bourbon
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar packed
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2 Season the beef short ribs with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3 In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the short ribs and sear them on all sides until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
4 Remove the short ribs from the pot and set aside.
5 In the same pot, add all the ingredients for the bourbon BBQ sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
6 Return the short ribs to the pot, ensuring they're well-coated with the sauce.
7 Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and the meat is falling off the bone.
8 Remove the pot from the oven and let the ribs rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9 Serve the ribs hot, drizzled with additional bourbon BBQ sauce from the pot.