how to make beef ribs tender on the grill
1 Place the ribs on the grill, opposite side of the fire, bone side down, to begin cooking. 2  Avoid the ribs touching. 3  When cooking beef ribs on a charcoal grill, never let the meat overlap the fire.4  You cannot undo crispy or burnt barbecue beef ribs!5  Close the lid and... To barbecue beef ribs on a charcoal grill, you control the temperature with the bottom/side vents on your grill. 2  Adjust the top vent to half open, and leave it alone. 3  Put a big ol' handful of hardwood chips or chunks (pre-soaked in water for about an hour) on the coals.