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Secret Ingredient BBQ Beef Short Ribs

Secret Ingredient BBQ Beef Short Ribs

By Traeger Kitchen

Shhh, it's a secret. But since you're here, I guess we'll let you into the flavor vault. Chili sauce, root beer, and onions form a delectable braising sauce for beef short ribs. Whip some up for friends, and they'll be begging for the secret combination.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

3 Hrs

Pellets

Cherry
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
  • 1 Bottle
  • Traeger Chili BBQ Sauce
  • 1 Cup
  • High Quality Root Beer Soda
  • 1 Tablespoon
  • chopped thyme
  • 1 Large
  • Sweet Onion, sliced into rings
  • 4 Pound
  • bone-in beef short ribs
  • As Needed
  • salt and pepper
Units of Measurement:

Step

  • Step 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, root beer, and thyme leaves.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Bottle Traeger Chili BBQ Sauce

    • 1 Cup High Quality Root Beer Soda

    • 1 Tablespoon chopped thyme

  • Step 2

    Arrange the onions evenly in the bottom of a 9" x 13" pan.

    Ingredients

    • 1 Large Sweet Onion, sliced into rings

  • Step 3

    Season the short ribs on all sides with salt and pepper. Lay in a single layer on top of the onions.

    Ingredients

    • 4 Pound bone-in beef short ribs

    • As Needed salt and pepper

  • Step 4

    Pour the chili-root beer sauce evenly over the ribs. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.

  • Step 5

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 300℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

  • Step 6

    Place the pan of ribs on the grill grate; cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender but not falling off the bone.

    00:03

    300 ˚F / 149 ˚C

  • Step 7

    Add a bit more root beer to the pan if the dish does not seem as saucy as you would like.

    Ingredients

    • 1 As Needed High Quality Root Beer Soda

  • Step 8

    Serve immediately with polenta or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

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