Spicy Tex Mex Beef Ribs Recipes

SPICY TEX-MEX BEEF RIBS

Steps:

• Place ribs in 4-qt. Dutch oven or heavy saucepan; add water to cover ribs. Heat to boil. Cover; simmer on low heat 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining ingredients to boil in small saucepan. Simmer on low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Grill ribs 15 min., turning and brushing with 1/2 cup sauce every 5 min. Serve ribs with remaining sauce.

TEXAS PORK RIBS

Steps:

• Clean the ribs, and trim away any excess fat. In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, 1/4 cup salt, ground black pepper, paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Coat ribs liberally with spice mix. Place the ribs in two 10x15 inch roasting pans, piling two racks of ribs per pan. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Bake uncovered for 3 to 4 hours, or until the ribs are tender and nearly fall apart.
• Remove 5 tablespoons of drippings from the bottom of the roasting pans, and place in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in pan drippings until lightly browned and tender. Stir in ketchup, and heat for 3 to 4 more minutes, stirring constantly. Next, mix in water and brown sugar, and season to taste with cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, adding water as necessary to achieve desired thickness.
• Preheat grill for medium-low heat.
• When ready to grill, add soaked wood chips to the coals or to the smoker box of a gas grill. Lightly oil grill grate. Place ribs on the grill two racks at a time so they are not crowded. Cook for 20 minutes, turning occasionally. Baste ribs with sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling, so the sauce does not burn.

TEX-MEX BEEF BARBECUES

Steps:

• Cut brisket in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, onion, chili seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and lemon juice. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender., Remove beef; cool slightly. Shred and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Serve on buns.

SMOKY TEX-MEX BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat; fry the garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the ketchup, water, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, mustard, salt and liquid smoke; bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Let cool before using for marinating or basting. If using as a dipping sauce, measure off the required amount, reheat and thin with a little water.