Grill & BBQ
Costela assada
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Beef ribs in one piece, slowly cooked in the indirect grill zone. With this Brazilian-inspired Costela, in addition to safe cooking, what counts most is the soft consistency.
Timing
- Preparation: 25 min.
- Cool rest time before grilling: 30 minutes.
- Cooking time: 240 mins.
- Minimum core temperature: 63 °C; then rest for at least 3 minutes.
Estimated nutrition
per serving · Calculated for 4 servings.
- Energy
- ≈ 525 kcal
- Protein
- ≈ 48.6 g
- Carbohydrates
- ≈ 0.5 g
- Fat
- ≈ 36.6 g
The nutrition values are estimates based on the ingredients and quantities used. Actual values may vary depending on the product, portion size and preparation.
Calculation basis
Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.
Calculated estimate using the reference foods below. Substitute products, item weights and consumed fractions are assumptions. Ordinary cooking oil and marinades are counted in full; frying oil, coatings, bones and whole roasts use the stated factors. The higher serving count is used for ranges. Actual product values and cooking losses have not been measured. Varying only the listed quantity assumptions gives 405–650 kcal per unit stated above. This is neither a measured range nor a statistical confidence interval.
Paprikapulver (Matvaretabellen)
Ingredient amounts for the whole recipe; linked reference names retain the source language
- 1.6 kg beef ribs in one piece · ≈ 1040 g · Edible amount without bones or shells
Rind Brustkern/Mittelbrust, roh (U255100)
Starting amount × assumed fraction (calculation scenario): 1600 g × 65% = 1040 g
Varied quantity range: 800–1280 g - 2 teaspoons paprika · ≈ 5 g · Assumed quantity / reference product
Paprikapulver (Matvaretabellen) (PAPRIKA) - 1 tsp pepper · ≈ 2.5 g · Assumed quantity / reference product
Pfeffer schwarz, getrocknet (R258100) - 100 ml water · ≈ 100 g · Assumed quantity / reference product
Trinkwasser (N110000)
Not included in the base calculation
- 18g salt · Salt or small seasoning amount; no salt/micronutrient calculation
Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria
Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0
Ingredients
- 1.6 kg beef ribs in one piece
- 18g salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tsp pepper
- 100 ml water
Instructions
- Rub the ribs with salt and spices and leave to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Set up the indirect grill zone at around 130–150 °C; Place water bowl.
- Cook the ribs covered or indirectly for several hours and add a little water if necessary.
- Finally, roast briefly; Don't judge by a rigid temperature, but by a soft consistency.
Tips
- Barbecue device: grill
- Food safety: Handle raw and cooked food separately; keep refrigerated; use a food thermometer. Check the minimum temperature and resting time specified in the recipe.
- Technique: An interpretation of the country's cooking techniques for home barbecue equipment; regional traditional versions may differ.
- Tip: The classic Brazilian Costela has different cuts and longer cooking times.
You can also find this recipe in Svens Feuerküche – Grillen um die Welt. Look inside the book · View on Amazon ↗
