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The Spruce
It's hard to believe you can have a complete meal with tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef short ribs in less than 1 1/2 hours from start to finish, but a pressure cooker handles the task with ease.
Thicken the sauce with a little flour or serve with the strained and defatted liquids.
The ribs were cooked in an electric pressure cooker similar to the Instant Pot. A nonelectric pressure cooker could be used as well, just follow the manufacturer's instructions. The ribs may also be prepared and cooked on the stovetop in a covered Dutch oven.
Ingredients
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3 pounds beef short ribs
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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2 medium onions, halved and sliced
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6 to 8 ounces mushrooms, thickly sliced
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4 small to medium garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
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1 1/2 pounds new potatoes
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1 1/2 cups beef stock
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1/2 cup dry red wine, such as cabernet or pinot noir
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Sprinkle the short ribs with salt and pepper.
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In the pressure cooker or in a separate skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat, sear the beef ribs in the olive oil on all sides. Remove and set aside.
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Add the onions and mushrooms to the pan and cook until the onions are lightly browned and softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
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Combine the onion mixture and ribs in the pressure cooker. Top with the potatoes and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
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Combine the beef stock and wine; pour over all.
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Bring the pressure up to high and cook for 50 minutes. Unplug and let the pressure come down naturally before removing the cover, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Transfer the ribs and vegetables to a platter and keep warm.
Sauce (Optional)
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Put the liquids in a gravy separator and discard the fat. Serve with the short ribs and potatoes or thicken the sauce.
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If a thicker sauce is desired, bring the liquids to a simmer in a saucepan or in the cooker.
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Combine 2 tablespoons of flour with 3 to 4 tablespoons of cold water and mix until smooth. Add to the simmering broth. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Serve the sauce with the short ribs.
Stovetop
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Follow the first 3 steps and arrange the ribs, onion mixture, and potatoes in a heavy Dutch oven.
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Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook for about 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the short ribs are very tender.
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Continue with sauce, if desired.
Tip
- Waxy boiling potatoes hold up well in this dish. Use red-skinned potatoes, Yukon Gold, new potatoes, or round whites.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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590 | Calories |
40g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
46g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 to 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 590 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 40g | 52% |
Saturated Fat 17g | 87% |
Cholesterol 170mg | 57% |
Sodium 285mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 46g | |
Vitamin C 5mg | 23% |
Calcium 41mg | 3% |
Iron 6mg | 31% |
Potassium 738mg | 16% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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