Baked Country-Style Ribs & Rice

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2

Season ribs with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat then brown ribs on both sides. Set ribs aside.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium then add butter to skillet. Once butter is melted, add uncooked rice and grated onion then sauté for about 5 minutes or until rice is lightly browned and fragrant.

Step 4

Add beef consommé, chicken broth, water, salt and remaining spices then stir until simmering. Taste for seasoning then add more salt and/or spices if desired.

Step 5

Pour contents of skillet into a 3-quart 13x9 baking dish then spread rice evenly over the bottom of the dish. Arrange ribs evenly over rice. Cover TIGHTLY with aluminum foil then bake immediately at 375 degrees for 1 hour.