This slow-cooked boneless beef Short Rib Ragu is simply irresistible. It’s fall-apart tender and the perfect fall and winter comfort food.
Have I got a cozy meal for your fall weekend folks!
I’m so excited to be sharing today’s recipe for Short Rib Ragu. It’s beyond delicious and it’s from my friend Ronny Joseph Lvovski’s NEW book, The Primal Gourmet Cookbook.
I’ve been a fan of Ronny’s for years. I was first attracted to his buns. Whoa, whoa, whoa. NOT those buns guys! His burgers with lettuce buns!
First of all what a way to cut calories and still majorly enjoy your favorite burger. And Ronny’s burger concoctions? Amazing!
He’s got a Smashed Aloha Burger with Chipotle Aioli, an Elk Burger with Caramelized Onions and Dijonnaise and a Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Burger on his blog, Primal Gourmet, to just name a few.
So when I heard he was coming out with a cookbook, I knew I’d have to share.
I’m so impressed with the easy to follow recipes and gorgeous photos.
When I was paging through his new book, my eyes (and Tom’s) lit up when I came across this Short Rib Ragù. I hadn’t made short rib anything in quite a while and I could just taste it. I knew it was going to be fantastic.
And talk about easy. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients and it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, Whole 30, Keto-Friendly, Paleo, Grain-Free and Sugar-Free! The ragù has bone-in beef short ribs, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, tomato puree, fresh tyme and bay leaves. You’ll cook it low and slow in a Dutch oven for close to three hours, which ensures it’ll be super tender.
I served my ragù with a side of caluiflower mash, which Tom and I both loved, but Ronny also recommends a zucchini noodle option.
This is comfort food that MUST make it to your table this fall season. You will not be disappointed. Hope you give it a go. Enjoy!
I’m also giving away a copy of Ronny’s book to one lucky winner! To be eligible to win, leave a comment below, and sign up to be a follower of my blog and my Instagram account, as well as Ronny’s Instagram account. Giveaway ends Wednesday, 10/21 at 10:00 PM. I will be announcing the winner next Thursday, 10/22 on my IG stories. Open to US and Canada.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Short Rib Ragù Recipe:
As mentioned above, this ragù is delicious served with cauliflower mash or as Ronny also recommends, zucchini noodles. If you would prefer pasta, rigatoni or pappardelle would work really well.
If you can’t get bone-in beef short ribs, you can also use boneless, but they will cook a bit quicker, so I would check the Dutch oven sooner to see if they’re fork tender.
This Short Rib Ragù is simply mouthwatering and fall-apart tender! It's the perfect fall comfort food!
- 2 lbs. English-cut bone-in beef short ribs
- kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 12 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
- 2 24-oz. cans tomato puree
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- freshly ground black pepper
- 12 fresh basil leaves, torn
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Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes. Pat the short ribs with paper towels. Season ribs generously with kosher salt. Pour the avocado oil into the hot Dutch oven. Heat the oil until it shimmers. Add the short ribs and cook until they're browned, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove to a plate.
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Reduce the heat to medium and add the celery, carrots and onion. Season with a bit of salt. Cook, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pot, until the veggies are softened, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
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Return the meat to the pot with any juices. Add the tomato puree, thyme and bay leaves. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the meat is fork tender, about 2 1/2-3 hours.
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Transfer the meat to a large bowl and shred with two forks. Discard the bones, thyme springs and bay leaves. Return the shredded meat to the pot and stir in the torn basil leaves. Adjust the seasoning if desired. Serve immediately.
Wowsa!!!! This was awesome! It was as good the second and third day as it was the first!! A real savory meal that I could not get enough of!! Keep ‘em coming Mare:)
Love you! XO
This looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it! Following you both on Instagram. @keshakeke
Thanks so much Kesha!
Perfect and so comforting one Mary Ann ! Will serve with gnocchi ! :-)
Perfect Davorka!
Great recipe and giveaway!
Thanks Kevin! Ronny’s recipe is fantastic. Tom and I loved it!
Wow! The comfort food vibe just jumps off the page Mary Ann! This is one my hubby and I would love too. And delicious idea pairing it with cauliflower mash!
It really is sooooo delicious Leanne! I hope you give the recipe a try!
Looks amazing and I love how the meal xan be lightened up! Will definitely try this one!
It’s sooo delicious Monica! Bet you and Todd would love it!
This looks and sounds too delicious not to make!
It is! Hope you give it a go David!
The ultimate in comfort!! So happy you shared this – I’ve ben craving short ribs (well, that’s nothing new…) and this will certainly fit the bill!! Pinned!
Hope you give Ronny’s recipe a try Annie! It’s soooo good!
What an amazing recipe! I can’t wait to try it! Thank you for such a great giveaway opportunity!
Sure! Good luck!
My husband would adore this meal! Short ribs are his favorite. Thanks 😊
You’re welcome Maria! Good luck!
Short ribs are a fall favorite in our house. I can’t wait to try the recipe!
Hope you enjoy Maggie!
I have your your cookbook and love it!!!
THat’s awesome! Ronny is so talented!
That’s one beautiful pot of ragu! Perfection. Need to put short ribs on the shopping list :) Sounds like a wonderful cookbook :)
Lots of great recipes Jennifer! I’m loving it!
Made your orange pie, loved it!
Awesome!!
I think the Elk Burger with Caramelized Onions sounds especially tasty.
Me too!
This looks amazing! Making this one for sure! Thank you.
You’re very welcome! Hope you enjoy it!
I’m convinced! I definitely need a copy of this book. We love short rib ragu and this one looks incredibly delicious! And speaking of gorgeous photos, yours are mouthwatering as always!
Awww, thanks so much Marissa! Ronny’s recipe is fabulous!
This looks amazing. Can’t wait to make this. Thinking it would be good with spaghetti squash! Thank you for posting.
Yes, perfect with spaghetti squash!
Haven’t had short ribs in a while now, absolutely drooling watching the pic. This looks incredible Mary Ann. Such a cozy and comforting meal
Thanks so much Rahul!
So grateful to have found your blog when looking for an enchilada recipe yesterday. This short rib ragu looks so yummy I can almost smell the goodness from the photo. Thank you for all the recipes, beautiful photos and wonderful writing. I look forward to much exploration amongst all you have shared. This new cookbook by your friend looks amazing, too!
So happy you stumbled onto the blog Connie! Those enchiladas are our favorite. I especially love the added refried beans in the recipe. Hoping you find and enjoy many other recipes here at the BHK. Thanks so much for following!
Thank you for the warm welcome, as well as the suggestion regarding the refried beans in the enchiladas, Mary Ann!
Hopefully I am following you and Ronny properly, coz I also like the cookbook giveaway. I love cookbooks!
Me too! Good luck!
oops, I did not mean to include my last name in my previous comment – can that be edited?
Just edited for you!
Thanks!
I will make this for Alabama football tonight! Clark will be thrilled!
Hope you guys enjoy it!