How to cook short ribs in cast iron skillet

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).

Step 2

Season Boneless Beef Short Ribs (6) with Kosher Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) on all sides. Don't be shy when seasoning!

Step 3

Heat the Canola Oil (2 Tbsp) over medium high heat in a large cast iron skillet. Once hot, sear the short ribs on all sides until browned and caramelized. Do this in batches if necessary. This should take a total of 10-15 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and add the Onion (1) and Garlic (2 cloves) . Toss to coat in the rendered fat, and allow to cook 5 minutes or until soft.

Step 5

Add the Tomato Paste (2 Tbsp) . Using a wooden spoon, evenly distribute the paste throughout the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes to release the acidity. The onions will start to turn deep red!

Step 6

In a bowl combine the Beef Broth (2 cups) , Ketchup (2 Tbsp) , Apple Cider Vinegar (2 Tbsp) , and Worcestershire Sauce (1 Tbsp) . Mix.

Step 7

Pour into the skillet. The short ribs should be half way submerged, If not half way submerged add more beef broth. Add the Bay Leaves (2) and bring to a simmer.

Step 8

Once the broth has reached a simmer, tightly cover with foil and transfer to the oven.

Step 9

Allow the short ribs to cook in the oven for 2 1/2-3 hours until fork tender. I kept checking after two hours.

Step 10

Garnish with Fresh Parsley (to taste) and eat however desired. I ate mine with ramen, but this is also delicious with polenta, mashed potatoes, rice, tacos, or even on pizza!

By: Demond Mullen

This recipe was crafted with the meat-loving patriarch in mind and features boneless beef short rib braised to peak tenderness in a rich blend of brewed coffee, beef broth, and SWEEETHEAT Bacon BBQ Brew. Add in potatoes, onions, and peppers to instantly transform this into an easy one-pot meal fit for the whole family. 

The best part? We recommend cooking these beef short ribs low and slow in the oven for 3 hours. This means you can enjoy some extra quality with Dad before dinner, while the flavors deepen and your meat gets even more tender. 

About SWEEETHEAT BACON BBQ BREW

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Try or substitute SWEEETHEAT Bacon BBQ Brew in these other fantastic recipes:

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February 23, 2016

How to cook short ribs in cast iron skillet

Hands down the BEST short ribs I’ve ever had. 

How to cook short ribs in cast iron skillet

Before I jump into this please beware you are about to scroll through a ton of meat. This was one of those recipes where I didn’t intend on posting for the blog as it was strictly supposed to be dinner, so the styling and effort I take to make pictures look pretty does not exist here. I honestly don’t even think you’ll care. 

How to cook short ribs in cast iron skillet

Every morning the other sales manager and I start the day off talking about what we made/ate for dinner the night before. You’ve probably read this 1234643 times because in the last two years a TON of my recipes have been inspired by these morning chats. Including this heavenly one. 

How to cook short ribs in cast iron skillet

Jane mentioned she took boneless short ribs, seared them, deglazed with tomato paste, and threw it in the crock pot with a mixture of beef broth, Worcestershire, onion, bay leaf, garlic, and two ingredients which threw me off but at the same time left me intrigued…

How to cook short ribs in cast iron skillet

Apple cider vinegar and ketchup.

I immediately thought barbecue but then was confused as I was trying to build the flavors in mind. Beef broth doesn’t normally go in barbecue sauce. Jane had a hard time explaining the flavor profile. It had the tang of barbecue sauce but it WASN’T. I had to try it for myself and let’s just say the meatiness, the tang, and the richness from the beef and tomato really set this off into a beef flavor profile that I’ve never had before…I guess I’m just used to short ribs in red wine with carrots and herbs!

How to cook short ribs in cast iron skillet

I could talk days about short ribs but I’ve already done there HERE in my Red Wine Braised Short Rib recipe.

This recipe is pretty much the same as Jane’s although I sear, cover, and cook the meat all in my cast iron skillet. One pot wonder babbbyyy. I’d give that post a read so you can find out all about boneless vs. bone-in short ribs. For this recipe I prefer boneless. 

How to cook short ribs in cast iron skillet

This recipe will take about 3 hours to make, which is not nearly the amount of time it would take in the crockpot. After the meat has been seared, it’s transferred into the oven tightly covered with foil. I’m thinking since cast iron holds heat so well, once it’s baked in the oven it really helps speed up the cooking process (way faster than your slow cooker). Your house will smell of a tang and soon enough you’ll be salivating over a skillet of beef that literally melts away. SO YUM. 

How to cook short ribs in cast iron skillet

Typically short ribs that have been braised in red wine are too rich to do anything fun, like adding onto a pizza, taco, or best yet ramen. This stuff you can do all of the fun things AND the basic short rib things like adding to polenta, rice, or grits. I SO recommend adding this to some ramen even if it’s carry out. 

How to cook short ribs in cast iron skillet

I have more short ribs in my freezer and I know it won’t be long until I make these so I promise I’ll get more drool worthy pictures updated here. In the meantime, hopefully I’ve done enough to convince you that you NEEEEEED these. 

PS: next post you’re meeting the boyfriend. Enjoy! 

Cast Iron Skillet Braised Beef Short Ribs

2016-02-22 17:36:59

Serves 4

  1. 6-8 boneless beef short-ribs, trimmed of silverskin and excess fat
  2. kosher salt and pepper as needed
  3. 2-3 tablespoons canola oil
  4. 1 large onion, diced
  5. 3 garlic cloves, smashed (or more if desired)
  6. 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  7. 2 cups beef broth
  8. 2 tablespoons ketchup
  9. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  10. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  11. 2 bay leafs

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
  2. Season the short ribs with kosher salt and black pepper on all sides. Don't be shy when seasoning!
  3. Heat the canola oil over medium high heat in a large cast iron skillet. Once hot, sear the short ribs on all sides until browned and caramelized. Do this in batches if necessary. This should take a total of 10-15 minutes.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onion and garlic. Toss to coat in the rendered fat, and allow to cook 5 minutes or until soft.
  5. Add the tomato paste. Using a wooden spoon, evenly distribute the paste throughout the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes to release the acidity. The onions will start to turn deep red!
  6. In a bowl combine the broth, ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire. Mix.
  7. Pour into the skillet. The short ribs should be half way submerged, IF NOT half way submerged add more beef broth. Add the bay leafs and bring to a simmer.
  8. Once the broth has reached a simmer, tightly cover with foil and transfer to the oven.
  9. Allow the short ribs to cook in the oven for 2 1/2-3 hours until fork tender. I kept checking after two hours.
  10. Garnish with parsley (or not) and eat however desired. I ate mine plain, but this is also delicious over polenta, mashed potatoes, rice, or even in ramen!

  1. You can add a slug of your favorite barbecue sauce to the broth if desired!

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Can you cook ribs in a cast iron skillet?

Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Add ribs, meat side down; cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side, brushing with sauce during last 2 minutes of cooking. Serve ribs with additional sauce and cooked onions.

Can short ribs be cooked on top of the stove?

Oven or on the Stovetop Recipe These ribs can be made in the oven or on the stovetop. If you cook them on the stove, they'll need a little more babysitting because it's more difficult to keep them at just the right temperature, but stovetop or oven, your ribs will still come out great.

Should short ribs be covered or uncovered?

Cover and cook in the lower third of the oven for 1 1/2 hours, until the meat is tender but not falling apart. Uncover and braise for 45 minutes longer, turning the ribs once or twice, until the sauce is reduced by about half and the meat is very tender.

How long do you cook short ribs and at what temperature?

Salt and pepper the bone in beef short ribs. Simply lay the beef (bone side down) in a baking dish, snuggle the ribs close together, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and cook in the oven. Bake bone in short ribs in the oven at 275F for 3 ½ - 4 hours. Go the extra mile.