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    Instant Pot Short Ribs

    Beef Recipes Instant Pot Instant Pot Beef Recipes Main Courses Real Food October 30, 2021 | By Kristen Chidsey | 52 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    Instant Pot Short Ribs will knock your socks off when it comes to flavor! Braised in a rich sauce, this easy recipe for Instant Pot Short Ribs delivers the most delectable, restaurant-quality, fall-off-the-bone short ribs!

    Instant Pot Short Ribs will knock your socks off when it comes to flavor! Braised in a rich sauce, this easy recipe for Instant Pot Short Ribs delivers the most delectable, restaurant-quality, fall-off-the-bone short ribs!

    Serve these wine-braised short ribs with Instant Pot mashed potatoes, stovetop mashed potatoes, or creamy grits to soak up all the delicious gravy.

    Instant Pot short ribs plated on top of mashed potatoes with Instant Pot in background.

    The Best Beef Short Ribs

    For years, I reserved short ribs as a meal to be enjoyed only when dining out, as they traditionally take hours to braise and become fall-apart tender. As a busy mom, it was just not something I had the margin of time to make often.

    However, with the Instant Pot, it is now possible for me (and you!) to enjoy beef short ribs at home easily and with much less cooking time.

    And I have to say, my recipe for Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs delivers the most flavorful short ribs I have ever enjoyed. The combination of wine, balsamic, and soy sauce adds the most nuanced layers of flavor, resulting in a rich decadent braising liquid that infuses the short ribs with incredible flavor.

    Instant Pot Short Ribs are not only the most succulent, best-tasting short ribs, but they are also the easiest to prepare and will deliver a restaurant-quality meal effortlessly at home.

    Notes on Ingredients

    Ingredients for Beef Short Ribs Labeled on counter.
    • Short Ribs: You can use boneless, or bone-in short ribs, but I highly recommend bone-in beef short ribs for the most flavor. The bones will add so much richness to the dish.
    • Red Wine: Use a dry red wine that is suitable for drinking, such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, or Cabernet. While the wine adds a significant amount of flavor to the dish, feel free to use additional beef broth in place of the wine, if desired.
    • Balsamic Vinegar: The richness and balance the balsamic vinegar adds to the braising liquid is insane. Do not skip this crucial ingredient.
    • Soy Sauce: The soy sauce will add incredibly umami flavor to the short ribs. Be sure to use reduced-sodium soy sauce to control the sodium in the dish.
    • Brown Sugar: A little bit of sugar goes a long way to balance out the acidity and saltiness in this recipe.
    • Corn Starch: To thicken up the braising liquid to make a rich, irresitible gravy.

    How to Make Short Ribs in the Instant Pot

    • Turn the Instant Pot to saute. Adjust more is lit up and add in a bit of oil.
    • While the oil is heating, generously season the short ribs with salt and pepper on every side.
    • Sear the short ribs in two batches. This will let the short ribs have room to brown and caramelize on each side. Once browned on each side, remove the short ribs form the inner pot and repeat the process.
    2 pictures showing before and after searing short ribs in instant pot.
    • After searing the short ribs, add in the onions, carrots, and celery. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until the onions begin to soften. Once the onions are softened, add in the garlic and saute for just 30 seconds. We don't want to burn the garlic, so be sure to watch closely.
    Onions, celery, carrots, and garlic in inner pot.
    • With the Instant Pot still on the saute function, add in ½ cup of red wine, or broth, and scrape up the browned bits of the bottom of the inner pot. Let the wine cook for just a minute or two to allow the alcohol to cook off. Turn the Instant Pot off.
    • Add the beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce to the inner pot and give it a good stir. Add in the browned short ribs into the liquid, arranging them so that they are all evenly submerged in the liquid.
    Seared beef short ribs in brasing liquid in inner pot.
    • Seal the lid on the Instant Pot and set to cook on high pressure for 45 minutes on high pressure.
    • Once the cook time has elapsed, allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 15 minutes. This is key to keeping your short ribs really tender.
    Short Ribs in inner pot of Instant Pot after pressure cooking.
    • Open up the inner pot and remove the short ribs to a serving platter. It is okay if the meat falls of the bones--that is exactly what we want!
    • If you would like to thicken the sauce, which I highly, highly recommend, turn the Instant Pot back to saute and let come to a boil.
    • Mix together a cornstarch slurry and then slowly whisk into the cooking liquid. Let that cook for 2-4 minutes, or until thickened, whisking contantly. If deisred, finish the sauce with a tablespoon or two of butter to really amp up the lusciousness of the braising liquid.
    • Dish up the short ribs with a generous serving of the gravy. I highly recommend serving over mashed potatoes, grits, or polenta to soak up all the liquid.
    Short rib served on mashed potatoes.

    Recipe FAQs

    How many short ribs per person should I plan on?

    I typically plan on 2 short ribs per person, but they are very rich, and most often I personally only eat one short rib. However, leftovers never hurt!

    Are the celery, onions, and carrots necessary?

    I highly recommend using celery, onions, and carrots, otherwise known as a Mirepoix, as it helps to develop a really rich braising liquid and rich gravy.

    Can this recipe be made dairy-free?

    Absolutely! Simply omit adding the butter to the gravy. It is completely not necessary.

    Step-by-Step Video

    If you learn better through visual videos, be sure to check out my YouTube video where I will walk you through how to make these Instant Pot Short Ribs in detail.

    Short Ribs plated with Instant Pot in Background.

    More Instant Pot Beef Recipes

    • Instant Pot Beef Stew
    • Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa
    • Instant Pot Pot Roast
    • Instant Pot Italian Beef

    If you enjoyed these Instant Pot Short Ribs, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

    Short Ribs served with braising liquid over mashed potatoes with Instant Pot in the background.

    Instant Pot Short Ribs

    Braised in a rich sauce, this easy recipe for Instant Pot Short Ribs delivers the most delectable, restaurant-quality, fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs!
    5 from 31 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Pressure Build-Up and Release: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 529kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
    • 8 bone-in short ribs
    • salt and pepper
    • 2 onions chopped
    • 2 carrots chopped
    • 2 ribs celery chopped
    • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
    • ½ cup dry red wine see note
    • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
    • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, not ground thyme
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 3 tablespoons cold water
    • 1-2 tablespoons of butter optional
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    Instructions

    • Turn the Instant Pot to saute and be sure it is adjusted for more lit up. If it is not, hit adjust to saute to change to more. Add in ½ tablespoon of oil and let heat.
    • Season the short ribs generously with salt and black pepper on each side. Add half of the seasoned short ribs into the heated oil and brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the seared ribs from the inner pot and place them on a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining short ribs.
    • Add in the onions, carrots, and celery and saute until softened about 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for just 30 seconds.
    • Pour the red wine (or additional beef broth) into the inner pot and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the inner pot. This will prevent a burn notice and add flavor to the sauce. Let the wine simmer for 1 minute to let the alcohol cook off. Turn the Instant Pot off.
    • Add the beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, balsamic, brown sugar, and soy sauce into the inner pot and give that a good stir. Nestle the seared ribs into the cooking liquid, being sure each rib is evenly submerged into the liquid.
    • Seal the inner pot and set the cooking time to 45 minutes on high pressure.
    • Once the cooking time has elapsed, allow the pressure to release naturally on its own for at least 15 minutes--SUPER important for tender beef.
    • To thicken the cooking liquid, remove the short ribs and place them on a plate and tent them with foil to keep warm. Turn the Instant Pot to saute and let the liquid come to a rapid bubble. Mix together the cornstarch and water until dissolved and then slowly whisk into the braising liquid. Cook until thickened, about 2-4 minutes, whisking constantly. Whisk in the butter if desired and turn off the Instant Pot.
    • Serve the ribs with the gravy.

    Equipment Needed

    • Electric Pressure Cooker (6 or 8 quart)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 1149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5107IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. Leiza nazo

      May 24, 2023 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe twice now and i plan to do it every Wednesday. It's a fool proof easy recipe which is right what i need on a Wednesday night. The first time I made it i used ribeye, garlic powder, and beef broth powder as that's what I had, but today i followed the instructions to a T even added the wine and it tasted even better. I also add 2 russet potatoes before closing the pressure cooker, and mash them with a fork once everything is done, add salt, milk, butter, and paprika. It's a one pot meal!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 25, 2023 at 7:37 am

        Hi Leiza! I am thrilled you enjoy this so much! And great tip to add in the potatoes.

        Reply
    2. Holly

      May 15, 2023 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome ribs thank you♡

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        May 15, 2023 at 1:07 pm

        You are very welcome!

        Reply
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