These boneless beef ribs are super tender and juicy and have a hot honey glaze that’s the perfect blend of sweet and heat. Simmered on the stove and finished in the oven, they’re the perfect rib recipe for cold or rainy days when grilling isn’t an option.
I love ribs. They’re so tender and flavorful, and they’re perfect for dinners and parties. I’m a big fan of grilled and smoked ribs, but sometimes the weather doesn’t allow for it. That’s when I pull out recipes like my crock pot country-style ribs or Instant Pot baby back ribs. These recipes give me all the classic flavor my family loves in a recipe that doesn’t require perfect weather.
That’s exactly what my boneless beef ribs are all about, as well. By simmering them on the stove and finishing them in the oven with their hot honey sauce, I get the perfect beef ribs without having to wait for the perfect day!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: all you need is beef ribs and a handful of other ingredients to make this recipe.
- Simple: The cooking process is as simple as the ingredients. Anyone can make these!
- Super-Tender: Simmering the ribs makes them incredibly tender and juicy.
- An Anytime Meal: Unlike smoked or BBQ’d ribs, you can make these no matter the weather.
- Great for Meal Prep: These ribs are freezer-friendly, so you can make a big batch and save some for later.
Ingredients
Ribs
- Boneless Beef Ribs: Boneless beef ribs are meaty and have a bold beefy flavor perfect for this recipe.
- Simmering Liquid: A mixture of BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce added to the water tenderizes the beef as it cooks and imparts a sweet, tangy flavor.
Glaze
- BBQ Sauce and Hot Honey: A mix of BBQ sauce and hot honey adds more sweet, tangy flavor as well as a kick of heat.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements.
Flavor Variations
- Ribs: You can make this recipe with boneless beef ribs, boneless pork ribs, or bone-in ribs.
- BBQ Sauce: Use your favorite BBQ sauce for these ribs. They all add their own unique flavor.
- Extra Spicy: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne to the hot honey sauce.
- Mild: Use regular honey in place of hot honey for a mild version of this recipe.
Instructions
Ribs
- Add the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce to a large stock pot.
- Add the beef ribs to the pot and fill with water until they’re covered.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer on the lowest heat possible until the ribs are fork tender.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 350 degrees just before the ribs are done. Then, place the ribs on a baking sheet lined with foil.
Hot Honey Sauce
- Mix the BBQ sauce and hot honey in a small bowl. Then, brush the ribs with the mixture.
- Grill or bake the sauced ribs until the outside is caramelized.
Tips
- Mix the simmering ingredients before adding the ribs to ensure everything is well blended.
- Choose boneless ribs with a good amount of marbling for super-tender texture and tons of flavor.
- The ribs are fully cooked right from the pot, so you only need to bake or grill them long enough for the sauce to caramelize.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, wrap chilled ribs in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.
To reheat the ribs, defrost them overnight in the refrigerator if frozen. The, microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals until heated through.
Pairing Suggestions
Serve these ribs with mashed potatoes, twice-baked potatoes, mac and cheese, coleslaw, or any of your other favorite BBQ sides.
FAQ
Much like boneless country-style ribs, boneless beef ribs aren’t ribs at all. Rather, a chuck or shoulder roast that’s been cut into a rib shape.
Although boneless beef ribs aren’t true ribs, they still have the same flavor and texture as ribs. Their connective tissue ensures the meat gets nice and tender, and that beefy flavor melds perfectly with sauce in the same way traditional ribs do.
Like any other rib, boneless beef ribs can dry out if they aren’t cooked enough. Just like regular ribs, boneless beef ribs need to be cooked low and slow to allow their connective tissue and fat to render and make the meat tender and juicy.
Try These Boneless Beef Ribs Today
With an easy combination of stovetop simmering and either grilling or baking to finish them off, you really can try these boneless beef ribs today. They’re full of rich, meaty flavor and slathered with a sweet, tangy, and slightly hot sauce, making them some of the best ribs you’ll ever make. Oh, and they’re so easy! Give these a try, and I know you’ll keep this recipe forever.
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Boneless Beef Ribs
Ingredients
- 2½ pounds boneless beef ribs
- 2 cups barbecue sauce, we used Sweet Baby Ray’s Original
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Water
Barbecue Hot Honey Glaze
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ⅓ cup hot honey
Instructions
Boneless Beef Ribs
- In a large stock pot add barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add the beef ribs to the pot and cover with water. Stir, and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce to simmer at the lowest heat possible.
- Let simmer for 2 ½ hours.
- Preheat the grill to at least 350 degrees (medium) right before the ribs are done.
- Remove the ribs from the sauce and place on a foil lined baking sheet.
Barbecue Hot Honey Glaze
- In a small bowl, mix barbecue sauce and hot honey together.
- Brush each rib with the barbecue sauce and hot honey mixture.
- Place on the grill for 10 minutes on medium heat.
- Remove and enjoy.
Notes
- Mix the simmering ingredients before adding the ribs to ensure everything is well blended.
- Choose boneless ribs with a good amount of marbling for super-tender texture and tons of flavor.
- The ribs are fully cooked right from the pot, so you only need to bake or grill them long enough for the sauce to caramelize.
Nutrition
