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Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs

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These Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and deeply flavorful, cooked to perfection in a rich, savory sauce in under two hours — perfect for special dinners or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lbs beef short ribs, bone-in preferred
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine (or extra beef broth)
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 carrots, cut into chunks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add olive oil. When hot, sear the ribs in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in red wine (or extra broth) to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  6. Return seared ribs and carrots (if using) to the pot, nestling them into the liquid.
  7. Lock the lid and set to Pressure Cook (High) for 45 minutes.
  8. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10–15 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  9. Remove ribs and cover loosely with foil. Discard bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
  10. To thicken the sauce, set the Instant Pot to Sauté and simmer 5–10 minutes, or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) until thickened.
  11. Spoon sauce over ribs and serve hot with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Notes

  • For best flavor, don’t skip searing — it adds rich caramelized depth to the dish.
  • Boneless short ribs can be used and require 40 minutes of pressure cooking.
  • Letting the pressure release naturally ensures tender, juicy ribs.
  • Refrigerate overnight for even deeper flavor before reheating and serving.

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