Name: Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 16, 2026

Instant Pot Beef Shorts Ribs are fall-apart tender, and will melt right in your mouth. This recipe takes a fraction of the time it would take in a slow cooker. If you love slow cooker short ribs but don’t love how long it takes to make, try making this Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs recipe that is ready in under 2 hours. Beefs ribs in instant pot are a game changer as you don’t have to cook them all day.

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Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs

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Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

First set your Instant pot to the sauté setting. Once hot, add one tablespoon of oil.

Let the oil heat up then add diced onions, carrots, and garlic. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Remove veggies to a clean plate.

Next, use paper towels to pat dry the ribs. Then season all sides with salt and pepper and cover with flour; shake off excess flour.

Add 2 more tablespoons of oil to the pot. Place in the short ribs and sear on all sides, cook in batches, if the whole thing doesn’t fit in your instant pot, then transfer to a plate.

Deglaze the bottom of the pan with wine. Scrape the bottom of the pan to release any residue that is sticking for all of it’s flavor. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes.

Next, add beef broth, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and tomato paste. Mix until incorporated. Add ribs and veggies back to the pot and add sprigs of thyme and rosemary on top.

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

Remove instant pot lid, and carefully transfer the short ribs to a plate and cover to keep warm. Remove herbs and discard.

To make a smooth silky sauce, skim off some of the fat and blend with remaining liquid and veggies, using an immersion blender.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bone-In Brilliance 🦴
Choose bone-in short ribs for maximum flavor and moisture, as the bone helps distribute heat and adds rich, deep taste to the meat.
Wine Selection Secrets 🍷
Select a dry red wine with robust character like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot to create a deeply complex braising liquid that enhances the beef's natural richness.
Searing Magic 🔥
Pat the short ribs completely dry before searing to achieve a perfect golden-brown crust that locks in flavor and creates incredible depth in your Instant Pot sauce.
Fat Trimming Technique ✂️
Trim excess surface fat before cooking, but leave a thin layer to ensure moisture and prevent the meat from becoming too dry during pressure cooking.
Natural Pressure Release 💨
Allow a full natural pressure release for 15-20 minutes after cooking to prevent the meat from becoming tough and ensure maximum tenderness.

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