Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs
Tender beef short ribs are paired with carrots, onion, and portobello mushroom in a rich beef stock, tomato paste, and balsamic vinegar sauce. Garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper add savory depth, making this an easy, comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Season short ribs on all sides with garlic powder, kosher salt, and pepper.
- 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Sauté function according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set the temperature to 375 degrees F (191 degrees C) if your unit has a temperature setting.
- 3
Heat olive oil in the pot. Add short ribs and sear all over until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Combine beef stock, tomato paste, carrots, onion, vinegar, and mushroom in the pot. Stir until the tomato paste is dissolved. Return the short ribs to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select the Meat function according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 30 to 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the short ribs and skim any fat from the top of the liquid in the pot.
- 6
Stir water and cornstarch together to make a slurry. Set the pressure cooker to Sauté and bring the liquid to a boil. Stir in the slurry until the mixture is thickened to your liking. Season with salt and pepper, then return the short ribs. Cook on low until the flavors come together, about 5 minutes more.
- Calories 506.18 kcal High 25%
- Protein 25.5 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 11.15 g 4%
- Total Fat 40.88 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 17.05 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 1.26 g High --
- Cholesterol 63.78 mg High 21%
- Sodium 181.54 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 2.01 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 5.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 19.63 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.89 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 662.86 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 17.62 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 4.66 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Beef Short Ribs, Beef Stock, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 506.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Beef Short Ribs, Beef Stock, Black Pepper, Carrot. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 506.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs healthy?
- Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 506.18 calories and 25.5 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 181.54 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.05 g (85% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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