Description
Prepare tender, flavorful short ribs quickly using an electric pressure cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef short ribs, bone-in
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.
- Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil. When hot, brown the short ribs on all sides in batches. Remove the ribs and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pot by pouring in the red wine (if using), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it reduce slightly.
- Return the short ribs to the pot. Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. The liquid should mostly cover the ribs.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Select Manual or Pressure Cook on High for 45 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 15 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the ribs. If you want a thicker sauce, set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and reduce the liquid until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve the short ribs with the sauce.
Notes
- For richer flavor, sear the ribs in a separate skillet before pressure cooking.
- You can substitute water for the red wine, but reduce the liquid slightly.
- Shred the meat off the bone after cooking for easier serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rib with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 120
Keywords: Instant Pot, short ribs, beef, pressure cooker, easy dinner, braised beef