Grilled Short Ribs and Lettuces with Mustard-Orange Dressing

Succulent grilled flanken-style short ribs paired with charred romaine and radicchio, dressed in a tangy mustard-orange marmalade sauce. This elegant grilled dish combines sweet, savory and peppery flavors for a memorable meal.

4 servings
1 hr 29 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup orange marmalade
  • 2 Tbsp whole grain mustard
  • 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 lb beef short ribs
  • tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 hearts romaine
  • 1 head radicchio
  • 1 loaf crusty bread

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Stir red pepper flakes (if using), 1/2 cup marmalade, 2 Tbsp. mustard, 1 Tbsp. vinegar, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper in a small bowl.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Place ribs in a glass baking dish; season all over with 2 tsp. salt. Pour marinade over and turn ribs to coat. Let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.

    60 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk garlic, 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and remaining 1 tsp. marmalade, 2 tsp. mustard, and 2 Tbsp. vinegar in a small bowl or measuring cup.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Prepare a grill for high heat; oil grate. Grill ribs until lightly charred and crisp around the edges, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter, season with salt, and let rest 5 minutes.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Drizzle cut sides of romaine and radicchio with oil, then season with 1 tsp. salt. Grill, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and warmed through, about 2 minutes for the romaine and 5 minutes for the radicchio. If using bread, grill alongside radicchio until lightly charred and warmed through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter with ribs.

    7 min

  6. 6.

    Pour dressing over charred lettuces and ribs; season with more salt and pepper.

    2 min

  7. 7.

    Do Ahead: Marinade and dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Ribs can be marinated 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill then let sit at room temperature at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour before grilling.