A plate of braised beef short ribs

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Bone-in short ribs braised low with red wine and vegetables until fall-apart tender.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 3 hrs 20 min
Total Time: 3 hrs 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

3 lb bone-in short ribs (about 1.4 kg)
2 tbsp oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cup red wine
2 cup beef broth
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Heat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
Season the ribs with salt and pepper and sear in oil until browned; remove.
Cook the onion and carrots in the drippings.
Add the wine and broth, scraping the pan, then return the ribs.
Cover and braise 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
Skim the fat and serve with the sauce.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 540 kcal
Protein: 36g
Carbs: 10g
Fat: 36g
Fiber: 2g

Tips

Sear well for a deep base.
Skim fat before serving.

Variations

Add tomato paste.
Use a slow cooker on low 8 hours.

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