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20-Min Garlic & Herb Beef Ribs

High-heat seared short ribs with bold garlic, fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lime—finished in 20 minutes. Argentine asado stripped down to its essentials: char, salt, and fire.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
48g
20-Min Garlic & Herb Beef Ribs
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat ribs dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and red pepper flakes.

  2. Step 2

    Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high until it's very hot, ~2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Sear ribs bone-side down without moving for 3–4 minutes until deep brown crust forms.

  4. Step 4

    Flip ribs, scatter minced garlic over them, and sear the meat side another 3–4 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Reduce heat to medium. Squeeze lime juice over ribs, scatter parsley on top, and cook 2 more minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Plate immediately. Serve with extra lime wedges and flaky salt for finishing.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron skillet or heavy stainless-steel pan
  • paper towels
  • knife (for mincing garlic and chopping parsley)
  • tongs or spatula

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