INSTANT POT SHORT RIBS

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Braised in a rich sauce, this easy recipe for Instant Pot Short Ribs delivers the most delectable, restaurant-quality, fall-off-the-bone short ribs!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
8 bone-in short ribs
salt and pepper
2 onions (chopped)
2 carrots (chopped)
2 ribs celery (chopped)
2 tablespoons garlic minced
½ cup dry red wine (see note)
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, not ground thyme)
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water
1-2 tablespoons of butter (optional)

Steps:

Turn the Instant Pot to saute and be sure it is adjusted for more lit up. If it is not, hit adjust to saute to change to more. Add in 1/2 tablespoon of oil and let heat.
Season the short ribs generously with salt and black pepper on each side. Add half of the seasoned short ribs into the heated oil and brown on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the seared ribs from the inner pot and place them on a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining short ribs.
Add in the onions, carrots, and celery and saute until softened about 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for just 30 seconds.
Pour the red wine (or additional beef broth) into the inner pot and scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the inner pot. This will prevent a burn notice and add flavor to the sauce. Let the wine simmer for 1 minute to let the alcohol cook off. Turn the Instant Pot off.
Add the thyme, bay leaf, balsamic, brown sugar, and soy sauce into the inner pot and give that a good stir. Nestle the seared ribs into the cooking liquid, being sure each rib is evenly submerged into the liquid.
Seal the inner pot and set the cooking time to 45 minutes on high pressure.
Once the cooking time has elapsed, allow the pressure to release naturally on its own for at least 15 minutes--SUPER important for tender beef.
Turn the Instant Pot to saute and let the liquid come to a rapid bubble. Mix together the cornstarch and water until dissolved and then slowly whisk into the braising liquid. Cook until thickened, about 2-4 minutes, whisking constantly. Whisk in the butter if desired and turn off the Instant Pot.
Serve the ribs with the gravy.