BBQ Dutch Oven Beef Ribs are the Best

beef ribs

🥗Healthier: pork ribs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork ribs are often less expensive and chicken thighs are leaner.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + spices

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Season the beef ribs with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Sear the beef ribs on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the ribs and set aside.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the brown sugar, smoked paprika, and apple cider vinegar; cook for 1-2 minutes.

Return the beef ribs to the pot and add beef broth, barbecue sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves.

Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, until the ribs are tender and the meat pulls away from the bone easily.

Remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with additional barbecue sauce and fresh herbs.

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