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Instant Pot Braised Short Ribs

A single serving of tender braised short ribs instant pot served over creamy polenta with rich gravy and thyme.
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Make tender, fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs quickly using your Instant Pot for a rich, savory dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, roughly chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional, substitute with beef broth)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef short ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function (Normal/Medium setting). Add olive oil.
  3. Sear the short ribs in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the ribs and set them aside.
  4. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. If using wine, pour it in and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot (deglazing). Let the wine reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
  7. Return the short ribs to the Instant Pot. Pour in the beef broth until the ribs are mostly submerged.
  8. Secure the lid and set the vent to Sealing. Select Manual/Pressure Cook (High Pressure) for 45 minutes.
  9. When the cooking time is complete, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for at least 15 minutes before carefully switching the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure.
  10. Remove the ribs. If you desire a thicker sauce, set the Instant Pot to Sauté (Low) and let the remaining liquid simmer until reduced to your preferred consistency. Discard the bay leaf.
  11. Serve the tender short ribs over mashed potatoes or polenta, spooning the rich sauce over the top.

Notes

  • For the best sear, make sure your Instant Pot is hot before adding the meat. Do not overcrowd the pot; work in batches.
  • If you skip the red wine, increase the beef broth by one cup for adequate liquid.
  • This recipe makes excellent make ahead short ribs; cool completely before storing in the refrigerator with the sauce.

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