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The Best Instant Pot Short Ribs – Fall-Off-The-Bone Goodness

The Best Instant Pot Short Ribs – Fall-Off-The-Bone Goodness
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These Instant Pot short ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender with a rich, deeply savory flavor. Thanks to the pressure cooker, they taste like they’ve been slow-braised for hours but come together in just over an hour. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion!

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup red wine (or extra beef broth)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 large carrots, sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Sear the Short Ribs: Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides until browned, then remove and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Add the onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
  3. Deglaze the Pot: Pour in the red wine (or extra broth), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Pressure Cook the Ribs: Return the short ribs to the pot. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, carrots, thyme, and rosemary. Secure the lid, set to High Pressure for 45 minutes, and let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes.
  5. Thicken the Sauce (Optional): Remove the ribs and set aside. Switch the Instant Pot back to Sauté mode and simmer the sauce until thickened. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir it in if needed.
  6. Serve: Spoon the sauce over the short ribs and serve with mashed potatoes, risotto, or buttered noodles.

Notes

  • For extra depth of flavor, sear the ribs well before pressure cooking.
  • For a smooth sauce, strain it before serving.
  • Make it ahead—the flavors improve after resting overnight.

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