Low Fat Barbecue Beef Ribs
Satisfy your barbecue cravings without the guilt with these tender and flavorful Low Fat Barbecue Beef Ribs! Made with lean beef back ribs, a marinade packed with bold flavors like smoky paprika, garlic, and a hint of honey, this recipe delivers BBQ perfection while keeping saturated fats in check. The ribs are slow-baked to juicy tenderness and finished with a quick blast of high heat to achieve that irresistible caramelized crust—no grill required! Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, this healthier take on classic barbecue ribs is sure to impress. Serve with a splash of your favorite low-fat barbecue sauce for a dish that's big on taste and light on unnecessary calories.
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Ingredients
- 4 pounds Beef back ribs
- 0.5 cups Low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cups Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 whole Garlic clove, minced
Directions
Step 1
Start by trimming excess fat from the beef back ribs. Prepare the ribs by removing the membrane from the back. Use a knife to gently slide under the membrane and pull it off.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, chili powder, liquid smoke, and minced garlic clove. Mix well to create the marinade.
Step 3
Place the ribs in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over the ribs, ensuring they're well coated.
Step 4
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap and let the ribs marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight for a deeper flavor.
Step 5
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Remove the ribs from the marinade and place them on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Step 6
Cover the ribs with another piece of foil to keep them moist and bake in the preheated oven for about 2.5 to 3 hours or until the meat is tender and starts to pull away from the bones.
Step 7
In the last 10 minutes of baking, uncover the ribs and increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C). This step helps to caramelize the surface and mimic the grilled effect.
Step 8
Remove the ribs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot, garnished with your favorite low-fat barbecue sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2055.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5567.6 |
| Total Fat 427.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 176.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 1524.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5316.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.4g | |
| Protein 368.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 245.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 53.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3996.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories