Oven Baked Asian Beef Ribs Recipe

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I love anything on a bone. One of my all time favorites is beef ribs!

But honestly, I am not the biggest fan of barbecue. I know, I know, I live in Texas. It should be in my blood by now! But I can’t help it, I just don’t love it like that! And unfortunately, I find that a lot of beef rib recipes are not really my style.

So I did what I do best when I have a problem: I ask my mommy. And NO, you are NEVER too old to ask for guidance from your mom.

Luckily, she agreed to share her Oven Baked Asian Beef Ribs Recipe with me so that I may share it with you!

Beef Ribs VS Beef Short Ribs

A lot of people often mistake beef ribs with beef short ribs.

The beef ribs that we are using for this recipe come from the back section of the cow. They usually come in a rack with about seven bones to a rack. They can also be packaged and sold individually. Beef ribs will have meat located in between the bone, known as intercostal meat.

Beef short ribs, which are another one of my personal favorite cuts, are also known as English short ribs. Beef short ribs can be cut from the plate, chuck or rib primal sections of the cow.

There are also flanken short ribs that are popular as well. Flanken short ribs are also cut from the plate, chuck or rib primal sections with 3-4 bones in each cut and 1/4 inch thick. My family typically uses this cut when we are doing Korean BBQ at home.

Beef Ribs VS Pork Ribs

Aside from the fact that they come from different animals, beef ribs and pork ribs have some other distinct differences.

The most noticeable difference would be the size of the ribs. Given that a cow is much larger than a pig, it would make sense that the ribs from a cow will be larger.

Beef ribs are also going to have more fat (and thus a higher calorie count) than pork ribs. The extra fat will give beef ribs more of a rich flavor in comparison.

But which is better: beef ribs or pork ribs? I would say it depends! While pork ribs are a much more common offering, beef ribs are also becoming very popular as well!

If you love a saucy, hearty bite, you may like beef ribs more. But if you like a leaner, more mild flavor, you may enjoy pork ribs better. It’s all based on personal preference!

What Equipment Will I Need To Make These Asian Beef Ribs?

Here are some tools that I find useful to have in my kitchen for making Asian beef ribs (and other recipes):

• Meat thermometer: This is a MUST HAVE tool to make sure all of your meat is cooked to temp. Honestly, I would argue its a non-negotiable from a food safety perspective.
• Non-slip cutting boards: Whether you are cutting meat or using a surface to season meat, you want to make sure you are working on a surface that doesn’t slip and slide all over your counter.
• A big pot: I make a lot of soups and stews so I am always gravitating towards a pot. This one in particular is my favorite because it comes with a steamer that I can put veggies in and cook at the same time as my meat.

What To Pair With Asian Beef Ribs?

My motto is to keep it simple! I typically pair oven baked Asian beef ribs with some kind of carb like white or brown rice. Stir fried udon or egg noodles have been delicious too!

I also like to add veggies whenever possible! My favorites recently have been a fresh salad with an Asian dressing (my recipe for that linked here) and grilled vegetables with a squeeze of lemon juice. I find that the sourness from the vinegar in the dressing or the lemon juice helps to brighten up the rich flavor that comes from the beef ribs.

How To Make Asian Beef Ribs

The first step to make beef ribs is to parboil them in a large pot of seasoned water. This is to remove any impurities, deepen the flavors, and speed up the cooking process.

Then, place the ribs on a lined baking sheet and bake them covered in the oven. While the meat is baking, prepare your marinade.

After one hour, remove the cover and brush the ribs with the marinade. Return the rack to the oven and bake for an additional ten minutes.

Flip the ribs, brush with leftover marinade, and place it back into the oven to cook for a final ten minutes. Then remove and enjoy!

How To Store Leftovers

Store leftover Asian beef ribs in an airtight container and consume within 2-3 days of making them.

Other Variations

This oven baked Asian beef ribs recipe has a homemade marinade. But, if you’re pressed for time, you can definitely modify this recipe by purchasing a ready made Asian marinade!

One of my personal favorites is the CJ Korean Marinade. I normally use it for kalbi that I put on the grill, but it could absolutely work in this recipe too! You can probably find the CJ Marinade cheaper at HMart, but if you don’t have an HMart near you, Amazon carries it now as well.

Conclusion

Beef ribs may sound (and honestly look) intimidating but I promise you that they are so easy!

I hope you give my Oven Baked Asian Beef Ribs recipe a try! And if you like it, be sure to share it so that others can give it a try as well.

Further Research

If you’re looking for more easy and healthy recipes, you should check out the recipe section of my blog, linked here!