Delicious Beef Ribs Recipe (Filipino Style)
Ingredients
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2–3 lbs beef short ribs
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1 large onion, sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup soy sauce
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½ cup calamansi juice (or lemon juice as substitute)
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2–3 tbsp brown sugar
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2 cups water or beef broth
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1–2 bay leaves
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1 tsp ground black pepper
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Optional: 1–2 tbsp oyster sauce or tomato ketchup for extra flavor
Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate
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Mix soy sauce, calamansi, garlic, black pepper, and sugar.
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Marinate beef ribs for at least 1–2 hours, preferably overnight for max flavor.
2️⃣ Sear the Ribs
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Heat a little oil in a heavy pan or Dutch oven.
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Brown ribs on all sides for extra flavor.
3️⃣ Braise / Simmer
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Add sliced onions and sauté 2–3 minutes.
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Pour in water or beef broth plus optional oyster sauce/ketchup.
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Add bay leaves.
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Cover and simmer on low for 2–3 hours, or until ribs are tender.
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Alternatively, cook in oven at 325°F (160°C) covered for 2–3 hours.
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4️⃣ Finish
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Optional: Reduce sauce uncovered for 10–15 minutes to thicken.
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Taste and adjust: add sugar, soy, or calamansi to balance sweet, salty, and tangy.
Tips for Super Delicious Ribs
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Low and slow = tender ribs.
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Don’t skip browning—it locks flavor.
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Balance sauce: sweet + salty + tangy = Filipino-style heaven.
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Serve with steamed rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
If you want, I can give a “fall-off-the-bone tender” version in the Instant Pot or slow cooker that’s basically zero effort but tastes restaurant-level delicious.