Name: Instant Pot Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4-5 lbs Beef Short Ribs, 2 1/2"-3" thick (Bone-in or boneless)(See cook times for both below.); 2 tsp Olive Oil; Salt & Pepper to Season; 1 cup Beef Broth; 2 tbsp Gochujang Paste; 3 tbsp Soy Sauce; 3 tbsp Honey; 1 tbsp Minced Garlic; 1 tbsp Minced Ginger; 3 tbsp Rice Vinegar; 2 tsp Sesame Seed Oil; 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds; 2 stalks Green Onion, thinly sliced

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Tender, fall-off-the-bone Instant Pot Korean BBQ beef short ribs sauteed and pressure cooked with a rich Korean marinade topped with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs

Beef Short Ribs
Beef Broth
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
Sesame Oil
Gochujang Paste
Honey
Soy Sauce
Garlic
Ginger
Rice Vinegar

For toppings you will need:

Sesame Seeds
Green Onions

Bone-in vs Boneless Short Ribs

You can cook this recipe with bone-in short ribs or boneless short ribs. My grocery store only had bone-in at the time so I selected that.

The beef will fall off the bone if you pressure cook it for 45 minutes, so in the end, it will be boneless by the time you are done with this recipe.

If you are cooking with boneless short ribs, it will need less time. I recommend pressure cooking for 40 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.

How to cook Instant Pot Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs

Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on your short ribs.

Drizzle some olive oil in your Instant Pot and select the SAUTE setting. Let it get hot before placing the short ribs inside.

Cook them in a single layer so that each side gets browned, about 2 minutes per side. You will likely need to work in batches.

While they cook I mix the sauce ingredients together:

Sesame Oil
Gochujang Paste
Honey
Soy Sauce
Garlic
Ginger
Rice Vinegar

Once the short ribs are browned, reserve them to the side. Pour the beef broth in and scrape up any loose bits of meat from the bottom. Place your short ribs in the broth.

Pour your sauce over top of the short ribs.

Place the lid on your Instant Pot and close the vent. Select the MEAT/STEW setting, adjust to high heat, and set the timer for 45 minutes.

While they cook, toast sesame seeds in a shallow pan until they are lightly golden brown. Then, slice up the green onions for topping.

After the short ribs are done cooking, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes and then open the vent to quick release.

Tip: Be sure to wear an oven mitt when opening the vent because the steam is very hot!

What goes with Korean BBQ short ribs?

Seasoned rice or vegetable stir fry are best with this meal!

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Enjoy!