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    Published: May 25, 2021 Modified: May 18, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

    Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs Stew (Beer Braised)

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    Our Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs Stew recipe makes it so easy to cook up delicious beer braised short ribs in under an hour. Fall-apart tender using simple ingredients, this easy short ribs pressure cooker recipe is worth making again and again! You can serve this recipe as a stew or over mashed potatoes.

    Pouring sauce over beef short ribs on plate with mashed potatoes
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    Best Instant Pot Braised Beef Short Ribs

    My family and I border on obsessed with short ribs recipes. What could be better than delicious, fall-apart tender, braised ribs? I make them all of the time in the oven or slow cooker - we just can't get enough!

    But the thing about most braised beef recipes is that they take all day to cook... unless you're using a pressure cooker! And let me tell you, if you think you can't have a tender boneless short ribs recipe using the Instant Pot, you can.

    Our short ribs Instant Pot stew recipe is proof you can make the most incredible, juicy ribs in your pressure cooker in under an hour. If you love braised beef short ribs as much as my family does, this recipe is a dream come true.

    Easy Beef Short Ribs Stew

    Everything You Need to Know

    How long does it take to cook short ribs in a pressure cooker?

    Instapot beef ribs take 35 minutes on High pressure to cook. This is after searing the beef for a few minutes on each side. Altogether, this stew recipe will take you under an hour to make.

    Can I use bone-in short ribs?

    Yes! Increase the pressure cooking time by 1-2 minutes if using bone-in ribs.

    What can I use instead of beer?

    You can use beef broth or even mushroom stock if you prefer not to use beer for braising. You can also use red wine.

    Can short ribs be overcooked?

    When you're making pressure cooker beef ribs, it's really hard to overcook them! So long as you follow the instructions, you'll have perfectly cooked Instant Pot Short Ribs every time.

    What are the different cuts of short ribs?

    Flanken and English-style are the two different types of short ribs cuts. Flanken refers to ribs located along the back towards the belly, cut across the bones. They're cut into ½-inch lengths and are sometimes left in a strip. English-style short ribs are cut between each rib to separate them.

    Is this recipe gluten-free?

    No, but you can make this recipe gluten-free by substituting beer for a gluten-free alternative such as beef broth or red wine. Double-check that your Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and beef stock are all gluten-free as well.

    Close up of beer braised short ribs on a plate with mashed potatoes

    Recipe Tips

    • Wait until the Instant Pot is hot before searing the beef so it sears well.
    • When searing the beef, cook in two batches. Don't overcrowd the pot, or the beef won't sear properly.
    • After cooking, remove the bay leaves from the stew.
    • You can serve this recipe as a stew or over mashed potatoes.
    Instant pot beer braised short ribs in the pot

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    Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs Stew (Beer Braised)

    Our Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs Stew recipe makes it so easy to cook up delicious beer braised short ribs in under an hour.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Pressure release time15 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: instant pot beef ribs, instant pot beef stew, instant pot short ribs, instant pot short ribs recipe
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 556kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot pressure cooker

    Ingredients

    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 pounds boneless short ribs cut into 1½-inch pieces
    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 3 cloves garlic minced, or 3 teaspoons garlic paste
    • 2 onions diced
    • 3 carrots peeled and cut into bite size pieces
    • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
    • 5-6 red potatoes cubed
    • 24 ounces dark beer 2 bottles; or red wine, if preferred
    • 2 cups beef stock
    • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Cut short ribs into 1½-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. Wash potatoes and cut into bite size pieces. Mince garlic cloves and dice the onions. Finally, wash, peel, and cut carrots.
      seasoned beef short ribs on a cutting board
    • Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Once hot add in olive oil and short ribs. Cook short ribs in two batches, don't overcrowd the pot. Sear for a few minutes on all sides to brown.
      Browning beef in the instant pot
    • Once seared, remove short ribs to a plate. Add butter to Instant Pot and once melted sauté onions and carrots for a few minutes until softened.
      Cooking carrots and onions in an instant pot
    • Next add in minced garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Then, add in tomato paste and stir well.
      Cooking vegetables in an Instant pot
    • Add in 2 bottles of beer and stir well. Cook down for a few minutes, then add Beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, fresh rosemary, bay leaves, and parsley. Stir well. Finally, add red potatoes to the pot and stir again.
      Instant pot beer braised short ribs in the pot
    • Place your short ribs back into the pot and add the lid. Press the 'stew' or 'pressure cook' button and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes. Once done, let natural release for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
      Pouring sauce over beef short ribs on plate with mashed potatoes

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    Notes

    • Wait until the Instant Pot is hot before searing the beef so it sears well.
    • When searing the beef, cook in two batches. Don't overcrowd the pot, or the beef won't sear properly.
    • After cooking, remove the bay leaves from the stew.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 556kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 1762mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5313IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 5mg

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay along with other television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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