INSTANT POT® BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS WITH LENTILS

Instant Pot® Braised Beef Short Ribs with Lentils image

Lentils with braised beef short ribs cooked in the Instant Pot®.

Provided by Matt Gwinn

Time 2h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 beef short ribs, trimmed
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped, divided
1 clove garlic, chopped
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (32 fluid ounce) container beef broth, divided
2 cups dry lentils, rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
3 carrots, chopped
1 cup water, or as needed

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add olive oil, and select Saute function. Add ribs to the hot oil and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer ribs to a plate. Add onion, 1/3 of the celery, and garlic to the pot; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Cancel Saute function.
Place a trivet in the pot and lay ribs on top; season with salt and pepper. Pour in 1 cup beef broth and close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
Transfer ribs to a cutting board and remove any remaining fat. Shred the meat and return it to the pot, along with the bones.
Cover meat with lentils, mushrooms, carrots, and remaining celery; stir to combine. Pour in remaining beef broth and water until 1/2 inch higher than food. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
Remove and discard bones before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 370.5 mg, Sugar 2.8 g