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Short Ribs Instant Pot Recipe

This Instant Pot Short Ribs recipe transforms a long cooking process into a quick and flavorful meal, delivering tender, juicy short ribs in under two hours.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 pounds beef short ribs
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Start by trimming excess fat from the short ribs.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' function and add vegetable oil.
  3. Sear the short ribs in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the short ribs, add the diced onion to the pot, and sauté until translucent.
  5. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  6. Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  8. Place the seared short ribs back into the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
  9. Seal the Instant Pot and set it to cook on 'High Pressure' for 45 minutes.
  10. Allow for a natural pressure release for about 15 minutes before quick-releasing the remaining pressure.
  11. If desired, switch the Instant Pot back to 'Sauté' and let the liquid simmer to thicken the sauce.

Notes

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or polenta.