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Melt-In-Your-Mouth Instant Pot Boneless Short Ribs

Incredibly tender and flavorful boneless short ribs made easily in the Instant Pot, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • paper towels
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Whisk Optional, for gelatin
  • Airtight container For storage

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs boneless beef short ribs Cut into about 12 pieces
  • 2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.25 cup coconut aminos
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 dried bay leaves optional
  • 2 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder optional

Instructions
 

  • Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels and season them generously all over with sea salt and black pepper.
    2.5 lbs boneless beef short ribs
  • Add olive oil to the Instant Pot and select the 'Sauté' function. Once hot, sear the short ribs in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
    2.5 lbs boneless beef short ribs
  • Pour in the beef broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
    2.5 lbs boneless beef short ribs
  • Return the seared short ribs to the Instant Pot. Add coconut aminos, minced garlic, and bay leaves (if using).
    2.5 lbs boneless beef short ribs
  • If using gelatin, whisk it into the liquid until dissolved.
    2.5 lbs boneless beef short ribs
  • Secure the lid and set the steam release valve to 'Sealing'.
  • Cook on High Pressure for 45 minutes.
  • Allow a Natural Pressure Release for 15 minutes, then carefully perform a Quick Release for any remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid and serve the tender short ribs with their rich sauce.

Notes

These short ribs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. They also make a thoughtful gift.