By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
545 cal · 30 min
Tender Grilled Short Ribs
Recipe GLPRa14a77d543c3b9
Succulent grilled short ribs with a simple, flavorful seasoning. This quick weeknight main features tender beef ribs kissed by the grill, requiring just kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to let the quality meat shine.
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Ingredients
2 pounds boneless short ribs or 4 pounds English-cut short ribs
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F. Allow it to heat for 10 minutes until the grates are very hot.
Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a better sear.
Season both sides of each short rib generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper just before grilling.
Place the ribs directly on the hot grill grates. Cook for 4–5 minutes per side without moving them frequently, allowing a flavorful crust to develop.
Check for doneness using an instant-read meat thermometer, inserting it into the thickest part of the meat without touching bone. Short ribs are ready when they reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Transfer the grilled short ribs to a cutting board or serving platter and rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
Comments
Short ribs cannot cook through in 30 minutes; the real time is closer to three to four hours including rest, marinade, and grilling, making this title misleading for weeknight planning. The meat itself is readily available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart, and the bare seasoning keeps cost reasonable—probably $12 to $15 for four servings depending on cut and butcher trim. This is straightforward backyard cooking with minimal fuss once it hits the grill, but it demands advance planning, a long afternoon, and honest appetite from diners willing to wait. The upside is excellent leftovers that reheat beautifully and feed a crowd; the downside is that calling this 30 minutes will derail anyone's dinner schedule.
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