Quick Braised Beef Short Ribs in a Pressure Cooker
Quick Braised Beef Short Ribs are the perfect comfort food for any occasion, offering a rich and flavourful dining experience that feels indulgent yet achievable. This dish takes bone-in beef short ribs, known for their hearty, beefy flavour, and transforms them into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness through a braising process.
Traditionally, braising can take hours, but with the pressure cooker, you can achieve the same depth of flavour and tenderness in just a fraction of the time. Paired with a luscious, savoury sauce made from vegetables, herbs, and red wine, these short ribs are sure to become a family favourite.
Recipe made by Marta from Martas Bistro!
How to Make Quick Braised Beef Short Ribs in a Pressure Cooker 
There’s nothing quite like the rich, deep flavours of perfectly braised beef short ribs. But traditionally, this dish can take hours of slow cooking to achieve that fall-off-the-bone tenderness. Enter the pressure cooker or Insta Pot, a game changer for preparing hearty cuts like Halenda’s Meats Beef Short Ribs. By using pressure cooking, you can cut down the cooking time while still drawing out all the rich flavours of a classic braise.
Why the Pressure Cooker is Perfect for Beef Short Ribs
Beef short ribs are known for their tough connective tissues and marbling, making them ideal for slow-cooking methods that break down the meat over time. However, this process can traditionally take 3 to 4 hours in the oven or on the stovetop. With a pressure cooker, you can achieve the same melt-in-your-mouth texture in just 60 minutes of pressure cooking.
The magic of the pressure cooker lies in its ability to trap steam and pressure, which tenderizes the meat faster without sacrificing flavour. This method also locks in moisture, ensuring that the short ribs remain juicy, while the high pressure infuses the flavours of the stock, herbs, and vegetables into the meat more deeply. Not only does this save time, but it also makes braised short ribs a more accessible dish for busy weeknights or last-minute dinner plans.
Using a pressure cooker or Insta pot, allows you to enjoy the same rich, complex flavours of a traditional braise, but in a fraction of the time. And when you start with premium-quality short ribs from Halenda’s Meats, the result is a dish that’s both easy and impressive—perfect for a special occasion or a comforting family dinner.
Now that you know why the pressure cooker is the ultimate tool for this dish, let’s dive into how you can make the most delicious, tender braised beef short ribs at home.
Why Halenda’s Meats Beef Short Ribs Are the Best Choice
Halenda’s Meats is known for providing high-quality, locally sourced Canadian beef. Their beef short ribs are always fresh and packed with rich, beefy flavour that’s perfect for slow braising. When you choose Halenda’s Meats, you’re not just choosing any cut of meat—you’re getting a product that is butchered with care, ensuring you get the most tender, juicy, and flavourful results every time.
By using premium-quality Halenda’s beef, your braised short ribs will turn out tender and full of rich flavour, making this dish an absolute family favourite.
Pro Tips for Perfect Short Ribs
- Browning Matters: Don’t skip the step of browning your short ribs. This adds a rich, caramelized flavour that will deepen the taste of your sauce.
- Wine Substitute: If you prefer not to use red wine, you can substitute it with beef broth or balsamic vinegar for a similar depth of flavour.
- Make Ahead: These beef short ribs taste even better the next day. You can make them ahead of time and reheat them for an even richer dish.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or new to braising, this pressure cooker short ribs recipe is a simple way to make an impressive meal.
Stop by your nearest Halenda’s Meats location today and pick up the freshest, highest-quality beef short ribs for your next meal! Whether you’re planning a comforting braised short ribs dinner or exploring new recipes, our expertly butchered, Canadian-sourced meat will take your cooking to the next level.
Quick Braised Beef Short Ribs in Pressure Cooker
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Halenda's Meats Beef short ribs, bone-in cut into singles
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp beef tallow (or olive oil)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cup beef stock
Instructions
- Brown the Ribs: Start by preheating your Instant Pot on the sauté function. Add beef tallow (or olive oil), and brown the Halenda's short ribs on all sides. Once browned, transfer the ribs to a tray and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes, then add minced garlic and stir.
- Deglaze with Red Wine: Pour in the red wine and stir well, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pot to add flavor to your sauce.
- Mix in the tomato paste, rosemary, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Let everything simmer for a couple of minutes to marry the flavours.
- Pour in the beef stock and let the mixture come to a boil. Then, return the browned short ribs to the pot.
- Secure the pressure cooker lid and set the release valve to "sealing." Pressure cook on high for 60 minutes. Once cooking is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for at least 15 minutes before doing a quick release.
- Once the short ribs are cooked, remove them and a few ladles of sauce to a dish. Use an immersion blender to blend the remaining sauce in the pot until smooth and thick.
- Serve your tender beef short ribs with creamy mashed potatoes, parmesan polenta, or your favourite noodles. Don’t forget to ladle the rich sauce over the top for a perfect finish!
