Traeger Kitchen
Secret Ingredient BBQ Beef Short Ribs
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
3 Hours
Effort
Pellets
Cherry
We're letting you into the flavor vault on this one. Chili sauce, root beer, and onions form a delectable braising sauce for our beef short ribs recipe. Whip some up for friends, and they'll be begging for the secret combination.
Ingredients
Units of Measurement:
main
6 Ounce chili sauce
6 Ounce Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce
1 Cup high-quality root beer soda, such as Dr. Brown's or Hansen's, plus more as needed
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 Large sweet onion, thinly sliced into rings
4 Pound bone-in short ribs or 2-1/2 pound boneless short ribs
salt
freshly ground black pepper
polenta or mashed potatoes, for serving
Steps
1
In a medium bowl, combine the chili sauce, Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce, root beer and thyme leaves.Ingredients
6 Ounce chili sauce
6 Ounce Traeger 'Que BBQ Sauce
1 Cup high-quality root beer soda, such as Dr. Brown's or Hansen's, plus more as needed
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2
Arrange the onions evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.Ingredients
1 Large sweet onion, thinly sliced into rings
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 short ribs or 2-1/2 pound boneless short ribs
As Needed salt
As Needed freshly ground black pepper
4
Pour the chili-root beer sauce evenly over the ribs. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.5
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 300°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Grill: 300 ˚F6
Place the pan of ribs on the grill grate and cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender but not falling off the bone.Grill: 300 ˚F7
Add a bit more root beer to the pan if the dish does not seem as saucy as you would like.8
Serve immediately with polenta or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!Ingredients
As Needed polenta or mashed potatoes, for serving