Description
Instant Pot Short Ribs deliver mouthwatering comfort with rich, deep flavors that melt in your mouth. Hearty beef braised in a robust sauce promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 to 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
Liquids:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup red wine (or substitute with more beef broth)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey or brown sugar
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig rosemary
Optional Thickening:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat the short ribs with a robust seasoning blend of salt and pepper, ensuring complete coverage on every surface for maximum flavor infusion.
- Activate the Instant Pot’s sauté function and allow the olive oil to heat until it shimmers with intense culinary potential.
- Carefully lower the seasoned short ribs into the hot oil, creating a rich caramelized exterior by searing each side for 3-4 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust develops.
- Gently transfer the beautifully browned ribs to a separate plate, preserving their crusty exterior while preparing for the next cooking stage.
- Within the same Instant Pot, quickly sauté minced garlic and diced onions until they become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up the flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom, which will intensify the overall depth of the dish.
- Add beef broth, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, and fresh thyme to create a complex braising liquid that will tenderize and flavor the meat.
- Return the seared short ribs to the liquid, nestling them carefully to ensure they are partially submerged but not completely covered.
- Secure the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for approximately 45 minutes to transform the meat into a meltingly tender delicacy.
- Allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then carefully remove the ribs and reduce the remaining sauce to a rich, glossy consistency.
- Plate the short ribs, generously drizzle with the reduced sauce, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a final touch of brightness.
Notes
- Opt for well-marbled, bone-in short ribs to ensure maximum flavor and tenderness during cooking.
- Patting the meat dry before seasoning helps create a perfect golden-brown crust when searing.
- Use high smoke point oils like avocado or grapeseed for better searing without burning.
- For a gluten-free version, replace traditional flour-based thickeners with cornstarch or arrowroot powder when making the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 55 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg