Paleo Instant Pot Short Ribs
This paleo-friendly short ribs recipe uses an Instant Pot for tender, juicy beef cooked with tart cherry juice and herbs. Bone-in ribs are browned then simmered under pressure with vegetables, garlic, and balsamic vinegar, producing rich, flavorful meat infused with subtle sweetness and herbal notes. The sauce thickens from the cooking, complementing the meat’s softness.
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds beef short ribs bone-in
- 1 yellow onion chopped*
- 2 carrot chopped, large
- 5 cloves garlic minced*
- 2 cups cherry juice tart
- 1 tsp rosemary dried
- 5 oregano fresh, sprigs
- 1/2 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Press "Saute" on your Instant Pot and allow it to heat up for a couple minutes. While the pot is heating, sprinkle the short ribs liberally with sea salt. Place the short ribs on the hot surface (no oil needed) and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the meat is golden-brown. Flip and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes. This will likely need to be done in 2 batches depending on the amount of meat. Once the meat is browned, transfer it to a plate.
- Leave the Instant Pot on the Saute function and add the onion, carrots, and garlic, sauteing them in the beef fat.
- Once the veggies have softened (about 3 to 4 minutes), place the meat back in the Instant Pot and add the cherry juice, dried rosemary, oregano, and sea salt.
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, put it on the Stew/Meat mode and set the time for 45 minutes for bone-in short ribs or 35 minutes for boneless short ribs.
- Once the IP is finished with Stew mode, allow it to automatically go into the Keep Warm mode for 15 minutes.
- After the 15 minutes, Turn the venting to Fast Natural Release to release the pressure.
To Make the Sauce (optional):
- Use tongs to remove all the meat from the Instant Pot and transfer to a plate. Skim the fat off the top of the braising liquid.
- Put the Instant Pot back onto the Saute mode, add the balsamic vinegar, and allow the liquid to boil and reduce until it reaches your desired thickness. This process will take about 20 to 30 minutes. Taste the sauce for flavor along the way and add sea salt and more balsamic vinegar to taste.
- Serve your short ribs on top of mashed sweet potatoes with some sauce and a sprinkle of fresh thyme and you’re set for a super swanky, sexy meal.
Notes
- Omit onion and garlic for a Low-FODMAP version and increase balsamic vinegar by 1 tablespoon to compensate.
- Use 100% pure tart cherry juice; red wine can be substituted if desired.
- Browning the short ribs before pressure cooking enhances flavor and color.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 59g | 118% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.