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Tender, glazed, boneless beef country style ribs with caramelized barbecue sauce, arranged in a glass baking dish and garnished with sprigs of fresh green parsley

How to Make Beef Country Style Ribs Taste Amazing

By Nancy
Want juicy beef country style ribs every time? Discover the best cooking methods, sides, and storage tricks. Cook smarter and enjoy more flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main course, Dinner
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 lbs beef country style ribs
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Sauce:
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions
 

Step 1 Prep the Ribs

  • Pat the beef country style ribs dry. Rub generously with seasoning. (Here’s the truth: dry meat won’t brown properly.)
    Raw beef ribs with marbled fat, generously seasoned with ground black pepper and spices, neatly arranged in a clear glass dish placed on a light-colored marble countertop.

Step 2 Sear for Flavor

  • Heat a skillet, drizzle oil, and sear ribs until golden. Don’t crowd the pan—let them breathe.
    Raw, seasoned beef country-style ribs searing in hot oil inside a black skillet on a marble countertop, with visible steam and smoke rising as they brown.

Step 3 Bake or Slow Cook

  • Transfer to a baking dish, cover, and cook low and slow until fork-tender. Expect around 90 minutes.
    Marinated beef ribs cooked country-style, covered in a delicious cooking broth in a glass baking dish, set on a white marble surface

Step 4 Glaze & Finish

  • Brush with BBQ sauce and return uncovered for a sticky, glossy finish. Watch closely; the sauce can burn fast.
    Oven-baked beef country-style ribs tightly wrapped in aluminum foil inside a glass baking dish, resting on a light marble

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 420
  • Protein: 32g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 9g
Note: The nutritional values provided are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, quantities, and brands used.
Keyword Beef Country Style Ribs