Easy Instant Pot Short Ribs
These fall-apart tender boneless beef short ribs are made effortlessly in your Instant Pot, seasoned perfectly and seared for deep flavor. A perfect healthy and easy dinner!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds boneless beef short ribs (cut into about 12 pieces)
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 dried bay leaves (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin powder (for optional thickening)
Instructions
- Prep the Ribs: Gently pat your beef short ribs dry with paper towels. Season them generously on all sides with sea salt and black pepper.
- Sear for Deep Flavor: Set your Instant Pot to the "Sauté" (High/More) function and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the short ribs in a single layer to sear. Brown them for about 2 minutes per side on all six sides until beautifully caramelized. You'll likely need to do this in two batches to avoid crowding the pot. Remove the seared ribs and set them aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic to the Instant Pot and sauté for just 1 minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Deglaze the Pot: Pour in the beef broth and coconut aminos. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any tasty browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot – this step adds incredible depth of flavor! Turn off the sauté function.
- Pressure Cook to Perfection: Return the seared short ribs to the Instant Pot. If desired, you can add two dried bay leaves for an extra aromatic touch. Close the lid, ensure the valve is set to "Sealing," and cook on High Pressure for 40 minutes.
- Gentle Release: After the cooking cycle, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Optional Thickening: For a richer, thicker sauce, remove the short ribs (cover them with foil to keep warm) and set the Instant Pot back to the "Sauté" function. Gradually sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of unflavored gelatin powder (whisking constantly and rapidly to prevent lumps) and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your incredibly tender, fall-apart short ribs with a generous drizzle of the flavorful sauce over your favorite healthy sides!
Notes
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Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 226
- Total Carbs: 1g
- Net Carbs: 1g
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 23g
