Slow-Simmered Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine Jus

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Tender beef short ribs braised in a deep red wine sauce with aromatic herbs, ideal for a comforting keto dinner. This beef recipe, ready in about 175 minutes, pairs Beef short ribs, Olive oil, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 650 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Beef short ribs
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Red wine
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef short ribs and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add 1 cup red wine and 1 cup beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pot.
4. Step 4: Return the seared short ribs to the pot, add 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
5. Step 5: Simmer gently for 2.5 hours until meat is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
6. Step 6: Remove ribs and skim excess fat from the sauce. Return sauce to pot and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes to thicken.
7. Step 7: Return ribs to sauce, coat with sauce, and finish with 2 tbsp butter stirred in just before serving.