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Short Rib Instant Pot Recipe

Rich, hearty, spicy and tender beef short ribs cooked to perfection in an hour in a pressure cooker.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 799 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds short ribs
  • ½ large white onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 15 oz can enchilada sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle chili pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 can amber beer or 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Pat meat dry with a paper towel. Any liquid that is left on the beef will prevent seasonings from properly sticking and prevent beef from fully browning. We’re looking for a rich browning for the ribs - we don’t want them to boil! 
  2. Once the meat is dry, heavily season the beef with salt and pepper. 
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil when the cooker is hot. You can test how hot the pan is by getting your fingertips wet and then flicking several drops of water on the cooking surface. If the water steams and fizzes, you’re ready to sear. Make sure oil is very hot for the best sear possible. 
  4. Maintaining space between short ribs as they sear is essential so steam can escape - make sure to space them out so they do not boil as you brown them on all sides. 
  5. When the ribs are browned, add the onions, garlic cloves, spices, and enchilada sauce to the cooker.   Add the beer (or beef stock) until the liquid reaches just shy of the top of the meat.
  6. Select high pressure, and set the time for 50 minutes. Set steam vent to seal and hit start. 
  7. Let the pressure cooker come to pressure and cook for 50 minutes.  Once the pressure cooker cycle has completed, allow the machine to remain warm, under pressure for 15 minutes
  8. After 15 minute initial natural release, switch release to vent any additional steam. Be sure to stand back and use caution when venting pressure as steam can cause burns. 
  9. Once the pressure is released, open the lid and remove the ribs. 
  10. When the meat is removed, set the pressure cooker back to “sear” or “Saute” and set the heat to “High”. 
  11. Allow the cooking liquid to reduce and create a rich and unctuous “pan” sauce for your ribs. 
  12. Use forks to shred meat, after removing bones, as the sauce reduces in the pressure cooker. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 799kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 60g (120%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 30g Trans Fat 3g Cholesterol 227mg (76%) Sodium 832mg (35%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 799

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 799kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 60g 120%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 30g 176%
Trans Fat 3g 150%
Cholesterol 227mg 76%
Sodium 832mg 35%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.