Name: Grilled Short Ribs
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 cup plus 1 tsp. orange marmalade; 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. whole grain mustard, divided; 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar, divided; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more; 3 lb. (1/4"–1/2"-thick) crosscut bone-in beef short ribs (flanken style); 3 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more; 2 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill and drizzling; 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise; 1 head of radicchio, quartered through core; Crusty bread (for serving; optional)

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You should be grilling flanken-style short ribs this summer: They’re an affordable, quick-cooking weeknight dinner option. The ribs benefit from a bittersweet and mustardy orange marmalade marinade, and those flavors reappear as a dressing on grilled romaine and radicchio. It’s a completely new spin on steak and salad—and perfect for a family feast.

Recipe information

Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1/2 cup plus 1 tsp. orange marmalade

2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. whole grain mustard, divided

3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar, divided

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more

3 lb. (1/4"–1/2"-thick) crosscut bone-in beef short ribs (flanken style)

3 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more

2 garlic cloves, finely grated

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill and drizzling

2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise

1 head of radicchio, quartered through core

Crusty bread (for serving; optional)

Preparation

Step 1
Stir red pepper flakes (if using), 1/2 cup marmalade, 2 Tbsp. mustard, 1 Tbsp. vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper in a small bowl.
Step 2
Place ribs in a glass baking dish; season all over with 2 tsp. salt. Pour marinade over and turn ribs to coat. Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Step 3
Whisk garlic, 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and remaining 1 tsp. marmalade, 2 tsp. mustard, and 2 Tbsp. vinegar in a small bowl or measuring cup.
Step 4
Prepare a grill for high heat; oil grate. Grill ribs until lightly charred and crisp around the edges, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter, season with salt, and let rest 5 minutes.
Step 5
Drizzle cut sides of romaine and radicchio with oil, then season with 1 tsp. salt. Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and warmed through, about 2 minutes for the romaine and 5 minutes for the radicchio. If using bread, grill alongside radicchio until lightly charred and warmed through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter with ribs.
Step 6
Pour dressing over charred lettuces and ribs; season with more salt and pepper.
Step 7
Do Ahead: Marinade and dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Ribs can be marinated 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill then let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour before grilling.

TagsShort Rib Beef Rib Beef Meat Romaine Lettuce Leafy Greens Vegetable Radicchio Chicory Main Dinner Dairy Free Nut Free Gluten Free Weeknight Meals Grilling Summer Epicurious

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