Best-Ever Grilled Flanken Short Ribs Recipe Cooks To Juicy, Tender and Caramelized Perfection in 10 Minutes
Flanken short ribs are thin, which allows them to absorb flavors and cook quicker than a thicker cut
Serving up delicious food at your Labor Day BBQ is a surefire way to end your summer with a bang. Grilled flanken short ribs are the perfect dish to help you do this as they’re juicy and tender when cooked properly. Even better, you can marinate these ribs beforehand and grill them to yummy perfection in less than 10 minutes. If you’re fully on board with making these short ribs the star of your upcoming gathering, we’ve got everything you need to produce a delicious main! Here’s how to prepare perfectly charred and succulent grilled beef short ribs at home.
Is beef short rib a good cut for grilling?
The short answer to this question is yes, but you’ll want to pick the right type of short ribs at the meat counter. Flanken short ribs are your best bet for grilling as the meat is sliced thin across the ribs. This allows them to cook quicker than English-cut short ribs, a thick cut that’s ideal for braising since the meat is sliced between the ribs. Also, the flavors in the marinade or seasonings you use will easily penetrate the meat. While this is just the first step to whipping up mouthwatering grilled short ribs, it saves you the trouble of wondering why the meat isn’t cooking fast on the grill.
How long does it take to grill flanken short ribs?
Recipes for grilled flanken short ribs typically call for cooking each side for three minutes. This is enough time to cook the meat all the way through and caramelize the outside. Once grilled, you should rest the meat for the amount of time listed in the recipe before serving.
An easy and mouthwatering grilled flanken short ribs recipe
The chefs at Certified Angus Beef have a delicious grilled short ribs recipe that marinates the meat in beef-infused lime mixture. Full of zesty and smoky flavors, these short ribs will be a hit at your Labor Day gathering — especially when served with sides like juicy boiled corn and creamy potato salad!
Michelada Beer and Lime Marinated Grilled Short Ribs
Ingredients:
- 2 Tbs. light olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- 1 Tbs. salt
- 1 Tbs. ancho powder
- 1 Tbs. ground cumin
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 limes, zest and juice
- 1 Mexican lager, chilled
Directions:
- Yield: 4 servings
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Once heated, add onion, garlic, jalapeños and salt. Sauté mixture, stirring occasionally 3 to 5 minutes until onions are transparent while avoiding browning. Stir in ancho and cumin and toast until fragrant. Remove from heat and add lime juice and lime zest. Transfer to mixing bowl, add beer and cilantro and allow marinade to cool in refrigerator about 30 minutes.
- Put beer marinade in large plastic bag with short ribs. Marinate in fridge 3 to 12 hours.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Remove short ribs from marinade, discarding excess marinade. Pat dry with paper towels and sear each side over high heat about 3 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to platter, loosely cover with foil and rest 5 minutes before serving.
Bonus idea for enjoying grilled beef short ribs
Prefer giving your flanken ribs a fusion twist? Try this idea from Tiktoker Heat Strokes Outdoor Cooking and make these short rib tacos. The ribs are flavored using Bachan’s Original Japanese Barbecue Sauce as well as their Hot and Spicy Japanese Barbecue Sauce — giving them a sweet, tangy and peppery kick!
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