Beef Back Ribs
Beef Back Ribs deliver 75g protein and 1,604 calories per serving — one of the highest single-meal protein doses in the PrepForge database. Four servings cook on the stovetop, concentrating your weekly protein intake into fewer, denser meals. Ideal for athletes bulking or cycling high-calorie days around heavy training sessions.
Ingredients
- •Beef Back Ribs(1814g)
- •Paprika, Smoked(23g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(5g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Onion powder(8g)
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •BBQ Sauce(240g)
Any BBQ sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is a go-to. Check sugar content if cutting.
Instructions
- 1Let the ribs come to room temperature. Place racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven and preheat to 275°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2In a small bowl, combine the smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- 3Place the ribs on the prepared baking sheet and rub all over with the spice mixture. Flip the ribs bone side up and cover the entire baking sheet with aluminum foil, crimping the edges for a tight seal.
- 4Bake the beef ribs for 3 hours on the lower oven rack, then remove the ribs from the oven, uncover the baking sheet (hang onto the foil), and carefully drain away any rendered fat. Flip the ribs meat side up and brush with half of the BBQ sauce.
- 5Re-cover the ribs and bake for another hour, brushing on the remaining BBQ sauce halfway through, until the ribs are super tender and nearly falling off the bone (you can test by poking one with a pairing knife, it should slide right in with no resistance).
- 6Remove the baking sheet from the oven, transfer the ribs to a cutting board, and rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition — Per Serving
1604
calories
75g
protein
130g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 34g
- Saturated fat
- 57.5g
- Sodium
- 863 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.3g
4 servings per batch · ~524g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Beef Back Ribs have per serving?
Each serving contains 75g of protein and 1604 calories with 130g fat and 34g carbs. This is an extremely protein-dense option suited for calorie surpluses during bulk phases.
How long does Beef Back Ribs take to prep?
Despite the high calorie and fat content, this recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings. You're getting substantial protein volume in a single stovetop cooking session.
Is Beef Back Ribs good for muscle gain?
At 75g protein per serving, Beef Back Ribs is one of the highest single-serving protein options in the PrepForge library. The 1604 calories per serving is designed for caloric surplus muscle-building phases where maximizing protein intake is the goal.
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