Garlic Butter Instant Pot Short Ribs

The simplicity of garlic, butter, and tender beef short ribs are perfectly harmonized in every bite! This easy-to-follow recipe ensures a hassle-free cooking experience, and the best part? It's made for the Instant Pot but versatile enough to work wonders in a slow cooker or Crock Pot, allowing you to savor the mouthwatering results with minimal effort. Let the aroma of garlic-infused butter and slow-cooked beef fill your kitchen, creating a meal that's as easy as it is delicious.

Author
Backstreet Market
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
2 hours
Servings
2
Category

Instant Pot

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

  • Dry Aged Boneless Short Ribs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (3 teaspoons minced garlic)
  • 2.5 cups beef stock

Directions

  1. Trim excess fat from short ribs and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  2. Turn Instant Pot to sauté. Once the screen reads “HOT,” add butter and allow to melt.
  3. Add short ribs and sear until browned on the first side, about 7-8 minutes. Then, flip short ribs and sear other side for about 3-4 minutes. Remove ribs and set on a plate.
  4. Add garlic to the Instant Pot. Cook for one minute, then add a splash of beef stock to deglaze bottom of pot, using a wooden or silicone spoon to scrape any bits off of the bottom.
  5. Turn off sauté function and add ribs back to the pot. Pour in beef stock until ribs are just covered.
  6. Place lid on Instant Pot and seal valve. Set to pressure cook on high for 35 minutes, followed by a natural release of 15 minutes.
  7. After the natural release time is up, carefully turn valve to vent, then open pot. Serve these garlic butter Instant Pot short ribs topped with extra sauce from the pot.