Easy Instant Pot Beer Braised Short Ribs

Tender, flavorful short ribs braised in a rich broth with beer. This dish is easy to make in the Instant Pot.

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs beef short ribs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup dark beer stout or porter
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Season short ribs with salt and pepper

Turn Instant Pot to saut mode, heat vegetable oil, and sear short ribs on all sides until browned

Remove and set aside

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, saut until softened

Pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom to deglaze

Stir in beer, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and add the bay leaf

Return short ribs to the pot, ensuring they are partially submerged in the liquid

Secure the Instant Pot lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 45 minutes

Once done, release pressure naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure

Remove short ribs and strain liquid

Skim fat off the top

Serve short ribs over mashed potatoes or polenta, drizzled with the reduced braising liquid

Garnish with fresh parsley