Pressure-Cooker Short Ribs

Name: Pressure-Cooker Short Ribs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup beef broth; 2 cups dry red wine or beef broth; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons cold water

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Cook: 50 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

These tender pressure-cooker short ribs explode with flavor, and they're a quick and easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs. Serve with egg noodles, rice or polenta. .—Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

Ingredients

3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup beef broth
2 cups dry red wine or beef broth
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat. Add oil. Working in batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
2. Add onions to cooker; cook and stir until tender, 8-9 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in beef broth, wine, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add ribs back to cooker, partially but not fully submerging them. Lock lid; close the pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Add carrots; bring back to full pressure and cook 7 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel.
3. Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat; bring cooking juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with ribs and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 265 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.