Instant Pot Short Ribs
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Instant Pot Short Ribs

Perfectly tender Instant Pot Short Ribs with carrots and fresh herbs, and served with a rich gravy made from the sauce and drippings.

Ingredients

  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • yellow onion

    , diced

    1
  • carrots

    , chopped

    3
  • beef short ribs
    8
  • salt and pepper
    , to taste
  • all-purpose flour
    ¼ c
  • dry red wine)

    (such as cote du rhone or pinot noir

    ½ c
  • low-sodium beef broth
    1 c
  • tomato paste
    2 tbsp
  • fresh thyme
    2 sprigs
  • fresh rosemary
    2 sprigs
  • cornstarch slurry: 2.5 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. 1

    Turn Instant pot to Saute setting. Once hot, add one tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add onion and carrots and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Remove veggies to a plate.

    Step 1
  2. 2

    Pat the ribs dry with paper towels, season on all sides with salt and pepper and coat on all sides with flour. Add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the pot. Add ribs and brown on all sides, then remove to a plate.

    Step 2
  3. 3

    Add the wine to deglaze the pan. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits of flavor. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes.

    Step 3
  4. 4

    Add beef broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in tomato paste. Return ribs, and veggies to the pot and add sprigs of thyme and rosemary.

    Step 4
  5. 5

    Secure instant pot lid. Cook on Manual/High Pressure for 45 minutes with a 15 minute natural release.

    Step 5
  6. 6

    Remove instant pot lid, and carefully remove short ribs to a plate and cover to keep warm.

  7. 7

    Turn pot to saute and add cornstarch slurry. Cook until sauce has thickened. Serve ribs over mashed potatoes with a spoonful of gravy from the pot.

Instant Pot Short Ribs
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Instant Pot Short Ribs

127 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving melt-in-your-mouth beef short ribs but short on time? This Instant Pot Short Ribs recipe delivers perfectly tender results, rich with savory flavors, making a comforting main course easier than ever. The magic of the Instant Pot truly shines here, transforming tough short ribs into fork-tender perfection in a fraction of the traditional time. Plus, the braising liquid becomes a luxuriously rich gravy, thickened to cling beautifully to every bite, elevating this dish beyond expectations. Prepare for an intensely flavorful experience where the succulent beef practically falls off the bone. Each bite brings together the savory depth of the short ribs with the sweetness of tender carrots and the aromatic whisper of fresh rosemary and thyme. The velvety gravy, infused with dry red wine and robust beef broth, coats everything in a luxurious richness, making for a truly satisfying and hearty meal. This streamlined approach harnesses the power of pressure cooking to create a restaurant-worthy dish with minimal fuss. While dry red wine like Cote du Rhone or Pinot Noir is recommended for its depth, you can experiment with other dry reds you have on hand. If you don't have fresh rosemary and thyme, dried versions can be used, though fresh provides a brighter aroma. For a slightly different flavor profile, you could swap some of the beef broth for an equal amount of chicken broth, though beef broth offers a more robust pairing with the ribs. These Instant Pot Short Ribs are a magnificent main course, perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner or an impressive weeknight meal when you want something truly special. Serve them alongside mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delectable gravy.

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