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Beef short ribs

Beef short ribs are meaty ribs commonly braised, grilled, or slow-cooked.

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About Beef short ribs

Beef short ribs are meaty rib portions from the rib and plate areas of cattle. They contain bone, muscle, fat, and connective tissue in varying proportions. The cut is sold in several styles, so the amount of meat, thickness, and direction of the bone can differ between cross-cut pieces and long strips.

Short ribs have a rich, strong beef flavour, with fat and connective tissue contributing fullness during cooking. They are commonly braised or slow-cooked until tender, though thinner pieces may be grilled after seasoning or marinating. Long cooking softens the connective tissue and produces succulent meat, while high-heat cooking develops a browned surface.

They may be sold bone-in or boneless, as thick cross-cut pieces, long strips, or other butchered portions. Raw pieces show exposed bone, meat, fat, and connective tissue. Braising, slow cooking, or grilling changes tenderness, surface colour, moisture, and the amount of fat retained in the finished dish.

Ingredient type
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Local names for beef short ribs

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beef short ribs

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, braised

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, braised

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised

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Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw

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Braised beef short ribs

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Beef short ribs nutrition & diet

Beef short ribs nutritional value

Beef, shortribs

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
253kcal
Protein
18.2g
Carbs
12.1g
Fat
14.1g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Portions & preparation

Identify whether the serving includes bone, external fat, and braising liquid, because these substantially change the edible portion. Compare references with the same raw or cooked state and trimming. Sauces, rubs, rendered fat, and added sweeteners belong to the preparation, not automatically to the ribs.

Compare the right form: Use a reference for cooked or raw beef short ribs that states bone-in or boneless status and whether visible fat is trimmed.

Diet considerations

Beef short ribs are an animal-derived cattle cut. Plain ribs differ from braised, barbecued, or glazed versions containing stock, sugar, alcohol, cereal ingredients, or other additions. Bone and fat affect the practical edible portion; served with grains, potatoes, or noodles, the overall carbohydrate pattern changes.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Keto
    May be compatible
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    May be compatible
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies animal flesh, seafood or a derivative excluded by a vegetarian diet.
Pescatarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies land-animal meat or a derivative, which is excluded by this pescatarian definition.
Keto · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Beef, shortribs ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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