Thick, boneless beef short ribs are an underrated cut for the grill. Beautifully marbled with pockets of collagen, they deliver rich, beefy flavor at a fraction of the price of a ribeye or NY strip. The trick: turn the meat every minute over a screaming-hot grill, building a deep brown crust while the opposite side cooks gently from residual heat. The result is perfectly tender steak with crispy, rendered fat throughout. Arrange the sliced steak on a platter and drizzle with our Zingy Garlic Aioli for a creamy one-stop-shop sauce. Serve alongside a simple green salad, crusty bread, and a chilled glass of wine. Easy, impressive, done.
Thick, boneless beef short ribs are an underrated cut for the grill. Beautifully marbled with pockets of collagen, they deliver rich, beefy flavor at a fraction of the price of a ribeye or NY strip. The trick: turn the meat every minute over a scr...
Author:
Julia Heffelfinger
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless beef short ribs (about 1½-inches thick; see Note)
Season short ribs all over with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Preheat grill to HIGH (500 to 600°F) and brush the grate with canola oil. Grill short ribs (covered if using gas), flipping ribs every minute, until well browned on all sides and an instant-read thermometer registers about 130°F at its thickest part for medium rare, 6 to 8 minutes. (Note: ribs will be pale after first flip but will continue to brown as they cook. This cut can overcook quickly, so start checking the temperature of smaller pieces after 6 minutes.) Transfer the short ribs to a plate and let rest for at least 5 minutes.
Slice the steak and transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with a little flaky sea salt, if desired, and serve with Zingy Garlic Aioli.