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Perfect Instant Pot Guinness Braised Short Ribs Recipe with Root Vegetables Made Easy

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This recipe delivers tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef short ribs braised in Guinness stout with hearty root vegetables, all made quickly and easily in an Instant Pot. It’s a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for cozy dinners and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • 12 ounces Guinness stout
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the short ribs dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ribs on all sides until deep golden, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer ribs to the Instant Pot.
  3. In the same skillet, add sliced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and lightly browned. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until it darkens slightly.
  4. Pour in half the Guinness stout, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Pour the onion and Guinness mixture over the ribs in the Instant Pot. Add the remaining Guinness, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves. Arrange the chopped carrots, parsnips, and potatoes on top.
  6. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 45 minutes. It will take 10-15 minutes to reach pressure before timing starts.
  7. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
  8. Remove ribs and vegetables to a serving platter. To thicken the sauce, switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode and simmer the liquid for 5-10 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Do not skip browning the ribs as it adds deep flavor. Use natural pressure release to keep meat tender. If ribs are not tender enough, cook under pressure for an additional 10 minutes. For gluten-free, verify broth and Worcestershire sauce labels. You can substitute parsnips with turnips or sweet potatoes for variation. Avoid non-stick pans for browning to get better caramelization.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, Guinness, braised short ribs, root vegetables, pressure cooker, beef ribs, comfort food, easy dinner

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