Roasted Back Beef Ribs with Garlic Thyme Jus

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Slow-roasted beef back ribs served with a rich garlic and thyme jus that enhances the deep beef flavor. This french-inspired beef ready in about 210 minutes pairs beef back ribs, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 620 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 195 min Serves 4 French cuisine 620 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Season 3 lbs beef back ribs generously with 2 tsp sea salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear ribs for 4 minutes per side until browned and caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Add 6 smashed garlic cloves and 4 sprigs fresh thyme around the ribs in the skillet.
  4. Step 4: Pour 2 cups beef broth into the skillet, covering the bottom but not submerging the ribs. Cover tightly with foil.
  5. Step 5: Roast ribs in the oven for 3 hours until meat is tender and pulling away from the bone.
  6. Step 6: Remove ribs from skillet and keep warm. Place skillet over medium heat, remove thyme sprigs and garlic, and reduce the broth by half until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Whisk in 2 tbsp unsalted butter until the jus is velvety and coats the back of a spoon.
  8. Step 8: Serve ribs drizzled with garlic thyme jus for a rich and hearty main course.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Roasted Back Beef Ribs with Garlic Thyme Jus take to make?

Total time is about 210 minutes (15 min prep + 195 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Roasted Back Beef Ribs with Garlic Thyme Jus?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef back ribs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Roasted Back Beef Ribs with Garlic Thyme Jus?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Roasted Back Beef Ribs with Garlic Thyme Jus for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Roasted Back Beef Ribs with Garlic Thyme Jus?

French beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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