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October 27, 2018 Christmas

How to make Instant Pot Boneless Short Ribs

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Instant Pot Boneless Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

Instant Pot Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

This Fall was my first time making Instant Pot Short Ribs braised in red wine sauce. For some reason I was hesitating, thinking that this recipe would be too complicated and take too much time to make.

I was SO WRONG!

If you are making this recipe in an Instant Pot, you literally can make it in an hour and a half. Plus, it’s super easy!

I went through quite a few recipes and found the best flavor combination and the easiest technique of how to make short ribs tender and juicy. The onions give all the sweetness, while the reduced red wine provides the best rich flavor.

For this recipe, I like to use 2 pounds of boneless short ribs (which is 4 pieces). If you are having a bigger crowd, feel free to use 3-3 ½ pounds of meat. Though you might need to add an extra ½-1 cup of beef broth. The rest of the ingredients will be the same.

Instant Pot Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

How to make Instant Pot Boneless Short Ribs

To start, wash and pat dry the boneless short ribs and season them with salt and pepper from both sides.

Set Instant Pot to Sauté on high heat by pressing “sauté” button twice.

Now we are going to brown the meat! This is a very important part that you cannot miss! It will give the meat that beautiful crust outside and bring out the best flavor!

I like to brown the meat in 2 batches not to overcrowd the pot. Brown it for about 4-5 minutes on each side until you get dark brown crust, then remove from the pot.

Instant Pot Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

After it’s done, add sliced onion and sauté them for about 8-10 minutes until they are translucent and have golden color.

Add crushed garlic and tomato paste, stir and cook for a couple of minutes.

Instant Pot Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

Add red wine and cook for about 10 minutes. This is another important step! The wine needs to reduce in half and get more concentrated. It will help to give more aroma to the meat later while cooking together.

When the wine is reduced, add beef broth and carrots.

Instant Pot Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

Put the browned meat back, so it will be halfway covered with liquid.

Add some thyme and rosemary.

Cover with a lid and cook on “Stew” high pressure for 40 minutes. Make sure that the venting knob is turned to “Sealing”!

Instant Pot Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

When it is done, let it naturally release the pressure for 15-20 minutes. Then switch the knob to venting position and release the steam. Make sure the steam is fully released and the valve is completely down before opening the pot!

Take the meat and carrots out of the pot to a plate, cover with foil and set aside.

How to make Red Wine Gravy

Now we can work on the red wine gravy.

Take the pot with liquid and strain it through a fine-mesh strainer in to another mixing bowl or a smaller pot.

Then take that separated braised liquid and pour it back in the Instant Pot.

Set Instant Pot again to Sauté on high heat by pressing “sauté” button twice. Bring the liquid to boil and cook it for about 10 minutes to reduce and thicken up.

Now your delicious tender Instant Pot Braised Short Ribs are done!

I love to serve it with mashed potatoes, some greens, and lot of red wine gravy on top!

Instant Pot Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

How to make Braised Boneless Short Ribs in Dutch Oven

If you like this recipe but don’t have an Instant Pot, you also can make them in Dutch Oven.

All the steps will be pretty much the same. Just instead of Instant Pot, you will brown the meat and cook the onion in a Dutch Oven.

The only difference is when you are done with cooking onions, reducing red wine, adding beef broth and the meat into the pot, cover the Dutch Oven with the lid and bring it to boil.

Then transfer the pot to a preheated oven and cook it for about 2 ½ hours at 300°F.

When the meat is done, do all the same steps to make the red wine gravy.

Instant Pot Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

Check out my other Instant Pot recipes:

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Instant Pot Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

How to make Instant Pot Boneless Short Ribs

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  • Author: Veronika's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American
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Instant Pot Boneless Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!


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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds boneless short ribs
  • salt, pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crashed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 cups baby carrots
  • 1 spring thyme
  • 1 spring rosemary

Instructions

How to make Braised Boneless Short Ribs in Instant Pot

  1. Wash and pat dry 2 pounds boneless short ribs and season them with salt and pepper.
  2. Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” on high heat by pressing “sauté” button twice and add 3 tbsp vegetable oil.
  3. Brown the meat in 2 batches for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Then remove from the pot.
  4. Add 1 sliced onion and sauté for about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Add 3 cloves crashed garlic and stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  6. Add 2 cups red wine and let it reduce in half for about 10 minutes.
  7. Add 1 cup beef broth and 2 cups carrots.
  8. Add browned meat, 1 spring thyme, and 1 spring rosemary.
  9. Cover with a lid and cook on “Stew” high pressure for 40 minutes. Make sure that the venting knob is turned to “Sealing”!
  10. When it is done, let it naturally release the pressure for 15-20 minutes. Then switch the knob to venting position and release the steam. Make sure the steam is fully released and the valve is completely down before opening the pot!
  11. Remove the meat and the carrots. Cover with foil and let it rest.
  12. Take the pot with liquid and strain it through a fine-mesh strainer in to another mixing bowl or a smaller pot.
  13. Then take that separated braised liquid and pour it back in the Instant Pot.
  14. Set Instant Pot again to Sauté on high heat by pressing “sauté” button twice. Bring the liquid to boil and cook it for about 10 minutes to reduce and thicken up.
  15. Pour the red wine sauce over the meat and serve.

How to make Braised Boneless Short Ribs in Dutch Oven

  • If you like this recipe but don’t have an Instant Pot, you also can make them in Dutch Oven.
  • All the steps will be pretty much the same. Just instead of Instant Pot, you will brown the meat and cook the onion in a Dutch Oven.
  • The only difference is when you are done with cooking onions, reducing red wine, adding beef broth and the meat into the pot, cover the Dutch Oven with the lid and bring it to boil.
  • Then transfer the pot to a preheated oven and cook it for about 2 ½ hours at 300°F.
  • When the meat is done, do all the same steps to make the red wine gravy.

Notes

  1. For this recipe, I prefer to use boneless short ribs. Though, you can also use bone-in short ribs. It will take the same time to cook it in Instant Pot or a Dutch Oven.
  2. When you brown the meat, make sure you don’t overcrowd the pot! Otherwise, the meat won’t get browned but boiled.

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Instant Pot Short Ribs is the best and super easy recipe for juicy and tender boneless short ribs braised in red wine and cooked in your favorite pressure cooker!

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  1. Andrea says

    November 26, 2019 at 7:43 pm

    Absolutely delicious! So much better than the usual bbq recipes. Rich, full flavor. Thank you!!!

    ★★★★★

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    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      November 27, 2019 at 11:23 am

      Hi Andrea! Thank you so much! I’m happy you loved the recipe!)

      Reply
  2. Rhona Sanchez says

    November 20, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    Any suggestions for substituting red wine as I want to make this for the family which includes kids? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      November 21, 2019 at 10:06 am

      Hi Rhona! Sure, you can substitute it with beef broth. Red wine brings a lot of additional flavor and aroma, but it’s ok to substitute it;)
      I will be happy to hear back from you to know how you liked it!)
      Thank you!

      Reply
    • Andrea says

      November 26, 2019 at 7:46 pm

      The alcohol burns off if that’s what you’re worried about. If you’re just being overly cautious maybe add a little less?

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      Reply
  3. Joe says

    September 12, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    Made the instant pot short ribs today. Took a little longer than I thought, but, it was worth the wait. I used 2.2 lbs which was 6 pieces. Probably not as thick as yours, but, they came out perfect. Got raves from my wife. She especially liked the red wine sauce. Made fresh whipped pitatoes. Thanks for the great recipe. Love the instant pot.

    ★★★★★

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    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      September 13, 2019 at 9:50 am

      Hi Joe! I’m so happy you and your wife liked the recipe! I also think that the red wine sauce is the best part of this meal as it perfectly complements the meat!)

      Reply
  4. Gayle says

    September 2, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    Aren’t those actually country style ribs, and not short ribs? I bought short ribs, but they’re small and have bones.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      September 3, 2019 at 8:17 am

      Hi Gayle! I used boneless short ribs and you got bone in. Many of my readers use bone in ribs in this recipe and it works as good as boneless!

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    July 30, 2019 at 10:05 pm

    I was sceptical but this recipe was delicious! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      July 30, 2019 at 10:17 pm

      Hi Sarah! Thank you! I am so glad you liked it!)

      Reply
  6. Kim says

    July 21, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    This recipe was fabulous! I did use a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce at the end. So tender and tasty!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      July 21, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Kim! I am so happy you liked the recipe! It’s a great idea to use cornstarch to thicken up the sauce if it’s too runny!)

      Reply
  7. Ann says

    June 8, 2019 at 10:43 pm

    This recipe is awesome! The meat fell apart it was so tender. I saw a comment from someone saying they didn’t have red wine – I buy those 4-packs of little bottles and keep them on hand for cooking. Just the right amount, and you won’t have to open your good stuff just for cooking. Thanks for sharing this amazing dish!

    ★★★★★

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    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      June 9, 2019 at 9:26 am

      Hi Ann! It is so nice to hear your feedback and that you liked the recipe! Also, that is a great idea to use smaller wine bottles for cooking! I should get them too ! 😉

      Reply
  8. Michelle says

    May 13, 2019 at 5:36 pm

    This is a great recipe. But if it matters to you the time is not accurate. It says prep rime 10 minutes but the recipe browns the meat (16 – 20;min), sautés onions (10 min), boil down wine (10 min). That is approximately 35 – 40 min. Then cook for 40, release for 20 and thicken gravy 10. So, start to plate closer to 2 hours which was fine. But it might matter if you’re organizing a dinner for guests.

    ★★★★★

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  9. Mary Turecke says

    April 11, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    I can’t wait to try this recipe. You might re-write recipe or change picture of onions. You have diced onions in recipe and are showing sliced. So which are you supposed to use?

    Reply
  10. Kathy says

    February 20, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    I don’t have red wine. Is there anything else I could substitute with?

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      February 20, 2019 at 6:02 pm

      Hi Kathy! You can substitute it with beef broth, though it wont taste the same…. The main rich flavor comes from the wine. I prefer to use Cabernet Savignon, as it gives the best flavor!

      Reply
  11. Lori says

    January 7, 2019 at 3:39 pm

    If I use 2 1/2 lbs short ribs should I increase the cooking time?

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      January 7, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      Hi Lori! The timing should be the same. The cooking time usually depends on the individual size of the meat. I used 4 short ribs, approximately 1/2 pound each. So, if you are going to use 5 short ribs of the same size, the cooking time will be the same!)

      Reply
  12. Kate says

    November 28, 2018 at 10:54 pm

    Loved this recipe!!!!! So easy and insanely delicious. My husband fell in love with me all over again

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      November 29, 2018 at 12:15 pm

      Hi Kate! I am so happy you and your husband loved the recipe! It’s important to treat your man with good short ribs!!!))) haha))

      Reply
  13. Emily Leary says

    November 6, 2018 at 7:55 am

    That looks really good. What a deep colour – I bet the flavour matches! I love the way you’ve served it up with the potatoes etc. Really yummy.

    Reply
  14. jagruti says

    November 5, 2018 at 3:57 am

    Recently I’ve won the Instant pot and can’t wait to try many recipes. Lovely dish!

    Reply
  15. Tammy says

    November 4, 2018 at 10:49 pm

    Your short ribs looks incredible…that entire dish looks incredible! I don’t have an instant sadly but my gosh was a fabulous meal!

    Reply
  16. Vanessa Vickery says

    November 4, 2018 at 7:43 pm

    I seriously need to get an instant pot! Even just to try your short ribs recipe. They look fantastic!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Jyothi (Jo) says

    November 4, 2018 at 10:36 am

    I’ve really been enjoying cooking in my instant pot since I bought it. Some people question why cook everything in IP, i’d say it’s convenient! These short ribs looks absolutely great.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  18. Shannon says

    November 3, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    I’m going to have to try out my Instant Pot on this recipe! So far I haven’t been convinced that my Instant Pot is as amazing as everyone says but maybe making these short ribs in such a quick amount of time will show me otherwise! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
  19. Marisa Franca says

    November 3, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Short ribs had me won over. They are so good and tasty and yours look amazing!! I’m glad you but in the Dutch oven version since I’ve yet to get an Instant Pot. Your meal looks like sheer comfort food.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  20. Michelle says

    November 3, 2018 at 11:03 am

    Wow, these ribs look like they would just melt in your mouth! Great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  21. Anna Hettick says

    November 2, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    I seriously need to get an instant pot! I have tons of recipes saved and can’t even make them! These short ribs look so tasty!

    Reply
  22. Courtney says

    November 2, 2018 at 9:50 am

    This looks so easy to prepare!! The Instant pot is so amazing for cooking meat like this.

    Reply
  23. Analida Braeger says

    October 31, 2018 at 11:31 am

    I always love instant pot inspiration. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for sharing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  24. Dawn says

    October 31, 2018 at 7:34 am

    This looks unbelievably comforting! On cold weather days like we’ve been having lately, this is the kind of thing I go for!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  25. Elaine Benoit says

    October 30, 2018 at 8:19 am

    These short ribs look excellent! I love my instant pot and now I have a reason to love it more deeply! 🙂 I am looking forward to making your dish!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  26. Aleta says

    October 29, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    Wow these short ribs are absolutely drool worthy! I love your choice ingredients, especially the red wine 😉 and your instructions are super easy to follow. Great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  27. Gloria says

    October 29, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Well you got me a short ribs. Then I see those awesome onions in that pot. What a delicious crowd pleaser this meat is.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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