Description
Tender and flavorful Instant Pot Beef Ribs that are fall-off-the-bone delicious. These ribs are seasoned with a smoky spice rub, pressure cooked to perfection, then glazed with barbecue sauce for a mouthwatering finish.
Ingredients
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For the Ribs:
- 3–4 pounds beef back ribs or short ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
For Cooking:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Prep the Ribs: Remove the membrane from the back of the ribs if still attached. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder in a bowl. Rub the spice mix over the ribs.
- Sear Ribs: Heat olive oil in Instant Pot on Sauté mode. Brown ribs on both sides in batches.
- Add Broth: Deglaze pot with beef broth and apple cider vinegar. Place trivet in the pot and stack ribs on top.
- Pressure Cook: Cook on Manual/High Pressure for 35 minutes. Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Glaze Ribs: Brush ribs with barbecue sauce. Optional: Broil for 4–5 minutes for caramelization.
Notes
- You can use boneless short ribs as an alternative.
- Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting the chili powder.
- For a sweeter flavor, add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the rub.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
