A rack of bbq beef ribs

BBQ Beef Ribs

Beef ribs rubbed with spices and slow-cooked, then glazed with barbecue sauce until sticky.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Total Time: 3 hrs 15 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 560 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

3 lb beef back ribs (about 1.4 kg)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

Heat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into a rub.
Coat the ribs and place on a lined baking sheet.
Cover with foil and bake 2 hours until tender.
Uncover, brush with barbecue sauce, and bake 30 minutes more.
Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 560 kcal
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 16g
Fat: 38g
Fiber: 1g

Tips

Wrap to keep moist.
Brush sauce at the end to avoid burning.

Variations

Add cayenne to the rub.
Use a sticky sweet sauce.

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