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Seasoned with Brazilian style spices & served with homemade chimichurri, these Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs are melt-in-your-mouth AMAZING! To top it off, they are ready in under an hour!! Melt-in-your-mouth beef short ribs in under an hour!
This recipe was originally published in September 2018. It has been updated for content and photos.
I don't know about you guys, but I am always up for melt-in-your-mouth beef. That perfectly tender, flavor packed meat that just falls off the bone and is deliciously succulent and juicy...
Gimme all the braised short ribs - we love these sous vide short ribs too!! (These sous vide beef ribs are pretty darn good as well).
Plus, these Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs are super easy to make (you know me - that's how I like it) with your trusty Instant Pot. I mean, they are ready in an hour.
AN HOUR??? For delicious, fall-off-the-bone tender beef short ribs. Life doesn't get any better.
Don't have an Instant Pot yet? What are you waiting for????? I'm in love with mine. Totally in love. The boyfriend even made a comment the other day about how often I use it. My most used kitchen appliance. If you want to read a little more about it, check out my full review here.
If you're ready to take the plunge, you can find the one I use
on Amazon (affiliate link).
**these White Wine Braised Short Ribs are cooked the old fashioned way - in a dutch oven. However, it remains to be one of my most popular recipes! Check it out to learn how to make oven-braised shorts ribs**
The Ingredients
This is another one of those recipes where you likely have most, if not all of the ingredients in your pantry already. The exception may be the churrasco seasoning, but I've included a link below (as well as a link to the other ingredients) so you don't have to hunt them down in the store (affiliate links):
- Coconut oil
- Beef short ribs
- Apple cider vinegar
- Mirin
- Tomato paste
- Beer
- Lime
- Churrasco seasoning
- Chimichurri - this is a link to buy it on Amazon for convenience, but I HIGHLY recommend making your own.
- this is a link to buy it on Amazon for convenience, but I HIGHLY recommend making your own.If you can't find the Churrasco seasoning, you can also use the McCormick brand Brazilian Steak Seasoning (affiliate link).
**I also HIGHLY recommend serving these short ribs with chimichurri sauce. While you can buy it in the store, making your own is just so much better. Check out my recipe for homemade chimichurri**
What are Short Ribs?
Short ribs are just that - they are a short portion of the rib bone covered in meat. The meat tends to be tough and is best when slow cooked (braised) to allow it to become tender and melt-in-your-mouth. Learn more about beef short ribs.
Step By Step Instructions
Let the short ribs come to room temperature. This will help them brown easier and create that crust that keeps the juice in while braising. Season them generously with salt and pepper.
Heat the coconut oil in a cast iron skillet and add the short ribs. Brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes/side). It's very important to sear the short ribs before pressure cooking them.
Searing them allows a crust to form which helps them to become more tender as well as adding a TON a flavor.
Remove the ribs from the cast iron skillet and place in the Instant Pot.
Add all the remaining ingredients and mix to combine. Make sure to spoon the sauce over top of the ribs before putting the lid on.
Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 60 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then use the quick release to release the remaining pressure.
Serve these Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs over black beans (pictured), creamy polenta or steamed white rice. See below for more serving ideas.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to season the short ribs with the salt and pepper before searing - this is what helps to give them incredible flavor;
- Brown the short ribs in a cast iron skillet for the best results. They can be browned directly in the Instant Pot, but I find the results to be better in cast iron. Plus, the Instant Pot tends to stick terribly;
- Mix the ingredients (except the rib) together before pouring them into the Instant Pot with the short ribs to make a more uniform sauce;
- Be sure to let the pressure release naturally first - releasing the pressure too early can cause the short ribs to become tough.
Serving Options
- Plain old steamed white rice or even this Chinese Fried Rice is awesome with these short ribs;
- Sauteed Broccolini is a perfect side dish for rich beef short ribs;
- Some good old Garlic Mashed Potatoes or even the Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a great option;
- Try these Brazilian Black Beans from Skinny Taste;
- Traditional Creamy Polenta from A Couple Cooks.
Make Ahead Options
Definitely! You can follow all the recipe instructions, then store the short ribs (with the cooking liquid) in the fridge in a covered container for up to 3 days.
Just reheat in the oven, on the stove top or in the microwave and serve with any of the suggestions above. I find the microwave to be the most convenient.
Freezing Options
They can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat in the microwave, the oven or in a pan on the stove. The microwave is the most convenient way in my opinion.
More Favorite Instant Pot Recipes
Tender, delicious meat is just the best. Especially when you can make it super quick in the Instant Pot. Check out some of my other favorite Instant Pot meats:
- Instant Pot Ramen;
- Instant Pot Creamed Corn;
- Instant Pot Chicken Paprika;
- Instant Pot Pork Ribs;
- Instant Pot Coq Au Vin;
- Browse all the Instant Pot Recipes!
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Did you make these Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs? Rate the recipe and leave a comment below to let me know how they turned out!
Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef short ribs (about 4 medium sized ribs)
- 3 teaspoons salt (2 for seasoning the beef, 1 for the cooking liquid)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (for seasoning the beef)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoon mirin
- ¼ cup beer (a light beer like a lager)
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 garlic cloves smashed
- 2 teaspoon churrasco seasoning
- Chimichurri sauce (optional - for serving)
Instructions
- Let the short ribs come to room temperature (about and hour) and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the coconut oil in a cast iron skillet and add the short ribs. Brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes/side).
- Add all remaining ingredients (except chimichurri) to the Instant Pot and mix to combine.Â
- Remove the ribs from the cast iron skillet and place in the Instant Pot. Spoon the sauce over top of the short ribs.
- Set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 60 minutes. Once the ribs are done cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then use the quick release to release any remaining pressure.
- Serve these Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs over black beans (pictured), creamy polenta or steamed white rice.
Expert Tips:
- Be sure to season the short ribs with the salt and pepper before searing - this is what helps to give them incredible flavor;
- Brown the short ribs in a cast iron skillet for the best results. They can be browned directly in the Instant Pot, but I find the results to be better in cast iron. Plus, the Instant Pot tends to stick terribly;
- Mix the ingredients (except the rib) together before pouring them into the Instant Pot with the short ribs to make a more uniform sauce;
- Be sure to let the pressure release naturally first - releasing the pressure too early can cause the short ribs to become tough.
Nutrition
George
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Danielle
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kita
Right, braised short ribs are the best and I love this idea with chimichurri - which I am also always about - but I have never paired the two. Love it.
Danielle
The chimichurri really goes great with the beef!
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
I love making ribs in the summer, but don't love all the prep that goes into making them. We'll definitely be giving your deliciously easy instant pot version a try in the not-too-distant future!
Danielle
This makes it so easy!
Sally @ Savory With Soul
Thanks for such a detailed recipe for these instant pot short ribs. Can't wait to try my hand with my newish instant pot!
Danielle
Hope you love it!
Kiki Johnson
Woah - I am a sucker for ribs and these looks fall-of-the-bone tender!
Danielle
Thanks!
Chris Collins
I'm always looking for new Instant Pot recipes so these short ribs are right up my street! Thanks for sharing!!
Danielle
You're welcome Chris!
Christie Gagnon
Ooohh.. my husband is going to LOVE these! I never knew that the natural pressure release would help keep the meat more tender. Thanks for sharing!
Danielle
I totally just learned this too...I'm not sure how (science lol), but it seems to work!
Anita
WOW, such a delicious beef short ribs dish! We definitely can eat this all the time and it probably would take a long time before we get sick of it, if ever. 🙂
Danielle
Thanks!
Marisa F. Stewart
yes! Yes! YES! This is what i want this weekend. That beef looks so good and I have to admit we are HUGE beef lovers. The ribs are perfect and not too fatty. I'll have to borrow my daughter's Instant Pot but those ribs look too good to pass up.
Danielle
I hope you get a chance to try it Marisa!
Alison
The herbs and spices on this dish are perfection!
Danielle
Thanks!
Marie-Charlotte Chatelain
Now, these look a little bit of alright! I love short ribs and these look like they will fall straight off the bone!
Danielle
Thanks!
David
Perfect timing, I have a new Instant Pot I need to test out. And love the look of the short ribs, chimichurri seals the deal!
Danielle
Hope you get a chance to try it!
Kushigalu
So many great flavors and meat looks tender. Can't wait to try!
Danielle
Hope you love it!
Elizabeth
Oh my goodness this recipe is so good! It ticks all the boxes for flavour and texture, and it's not that difficult to make either! Thank you!
Danielle
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Anna
The best looking short ribs I've ever seen! Love the flavours in that marinade, and the meat looks just so tender, I can almost taste it! Finger lickin good!
Danielle
Thanks!
Pam Greer
The Instant Pot makes the best short ribs!! Thanks for the tip on browning them first in a cast iron skillet - that gorgeous char gives them so much flavor!
Danielle
You're welcome Pam!
Jenni LeBaron
These beef short ribs look fall-off-the-bone tender! I am totally in love with the Asian flavors of that marinade too. This would be a major hit at my house!
Danielle
Hope you get a chance to try them Jenni!