20-Min Garlic Beef Ribs
Tender, garlicky beef ribs seared fast and finished in a buttery pan sauce. No slow cooker needed—this TikTok version hits the same smoky, rich flavor in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat ribs dry and season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large heavy skillet over medium-high until foaming.
Step 3
Sear ribs 2–3 minutes per side without moving until edges are deeply browned. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4
Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5
Pour in broth and vinegar, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add bay leaf.
Step 6
Return ribs to skillet and simmer 8–10 minutes until tender and sauce coats the meat.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch heavy skillet (cast iron or stainless steel preferred)
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- instant-read meat thermometer (optional)
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