Instapot Stewed Short Ribs (Rich, Tender, Comfort Food)

Introduction

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 8 whole beef short ribs
• Cooking with Greens Pink Himalayan Sea Salt, to taste
• Cooking with Greens No Salt Onion Black Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dredging)
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp Cooking with Greens No Salt Italian Blend
• 1 tsp Cooking with Greens No Salt Herb Blend
• 2 tsp Cooking with Greens Garlic Herb Blend
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp brown sugar

Instructions

1. Prep the short ribs:
   Allow short ribs to come to room temperature. Season on all sides with CWG Pink Himalayan Sea Salt and CWG No Salt Onion Black Pepper. Coat ribs lightly with flour.
2. Sauté the vegetables:
   Set Instapot to sauté. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Once hot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Remove veggies to a plate.
3. Brown the ribs:
   Add 2 more Tbsp olive oil to the pot and turn heat to high. Add short ribs and brown on all sides, about 45 seconds per side. Remove to a plate.
4. Deglaze:
   Add red wine to the pot, scraping the bottom to release browned bits. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Build the sauce:
   Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, No Salt Italian Blend, No Salt Herb Blend, Garlic Herb Blend, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Stir well. Taste broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
6. Pressure cook:
   Return browned ribs and sautéed vegetables to the pot. Seal the Instapot and cook on Manual/High pressure for 45 minutes.
7. Release pressure:
   Allow pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes before removing the lid.
8. Serve:
   Serve ribs hot with sauce and veggies. Enjoy with mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.

Tips & Variations

• For a thicker sauce, remove ribs after cooking and simmer sauce on sauté until reduced.
• Substitute parsnips or potatoes for carrots if desired.
• Use gluten-free flour for a GF version.

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