Smoked Beef Dino Ribs with Baked Mac and Cheese
Clever Bear

Smoked Beef Dino Ribs with Baked Mac and Cheese

536Min
6Servings
1250Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendly
#bbq#ribs#comfort food#grilling#beef#mac and cheese

Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Mixing spoon
Whisk
Large pot
Large saucepan
Colander
Baking dish
Oven
Serving plates

Ingredients

Ribs

beef dino ribs (raw)

3 kg

olive oil

30 ml

kosher salt

45 g

black pepper

15 g

Mac and Cheese

elbow macaroni (dry)

450 g

butter

60 g

all-purpose flour

45 g

whole milk

500 ml

cheddar cheese (shredded)

300 g

mozzarella cheese (shredded)

150 g

parmesan cheese (grated)

50 g

garlic (minced)

3 cloves

salt

10 g

black pepper

3 g

Instructions

1

Prepare the ribs

Remove membrane from the back of the ribs and pat dry with paper towels.

15 min
Use a paper towel for grip when removing the membrane
2

Season the ribs

Brush ribs with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

10 min
Season at least 1 hour before cooking if time allows
3

Smoke the ribs

Place ribs on smoker at 110°C (225°F) and smoke low and slow for 6-7 hours until internal temperature reaches 93°C (200°F).

420 min110°Ctimer 420 min
Maintain consistent temperature throughout the cook
4

Rest the ribs

Remove ribs from smoker and rest for 30 minutes before slicing.

30 mintimer 30 min
Resting allows juices to redistribute throughout the meat
5

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook elbow macaroni until al dente, about 8-9 minutes.

10 minHigh heattimer 9 min
Test pasta a minute before package time - it should have a slight bite
6

Make the cheese sauce

Melt butter in a large saucepan, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour to create a roux, then gradually add milk while whisking constantly until thickened.

8 minMedium heattimer 2 min
Whisk continuously to prevent lumps
7

Add the cheese

Reduce heat to low and gradually add cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan, stirring until completely melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

5 minLow heattimer 5 min
Add cheese gradually to ensure smooth sauce
8

Combine pasta and sauce

Add cooked and drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.

3 min
9

Bake the mac and cheese

Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

30 min180°Ctimer 30 min
Broil for 2-3 minutes at the end for extra browning if desired
10

Serve

Slice the rested ribs and serve alongside the hot baked mac and cheese.

5 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 3-4 minutes or oven at 160°C for 15 minutes

Store ribs and mac and cheese separately. Reheat ribs wrapped in foil to retain moisture

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