Description
This Instant Pot Beef Ribs recipe delivers tender, flavorful ribs that are perfectly cooked using pressure cooking and finished with a crispy broil. The ribs are seasoned with a simple spice rub of sea salt, black pepper, and Ancho chili powder, then pressure cooked to fall-off-the-bone tenderness. An optional broiling step adds a delicious, caramelized bark to the ribs, making them a perfect comforting meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Beef Ribs
- 7 to 8 bones of beef back ribs (about 3 pounds), cut into 2-bone pieces
Spice Rub
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Ancho chili powder
Others
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the spice rub and season the ribs: In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Ancho chili powder. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over both sides of the beef ribs to create a flavorful rub.
- Place ribs in the Instant Pot: Pour ½ cup of water into the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Arrange the seasoned ribs loosely inside the pot, placing them bone side down to ensure even cooking.
- Pressure cook the ribs: Seal the Instant Pot and select high pressure. Cook the ribs for 25 minutes. After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 15 minutes until the valve drops. If any pressure remains, perform a quick release to fully depressurize.
- Broil the ribs (optional): Transfer the ribs bone side down onto a rimmed baking sheet. Place under a preheated broiler set to high and broil for about 5 minutes or until the ribs develop a crackling, browned crust. Keep a close watch to avoid burning.
- Serve: Remove the ribs from the broiler and serve immediately. For extra flavor, brush with BBQ sauce before broiling if desired.
Notes
- A rack of beef back ribs typically has 7 bones. When cutting into 2-bone pieces, it’s okay if one piece ends up with just 1 bone.
- The ribs are tender and flavorful straight from the Instant Pot, but broiling adds a crispy, caramelized crust for a better texture.
- If you want to add sauce, brush BBQ sauce on the ribs right before broiling for a sticky, flavorful finish.
- Keep an eye on the ribs during broiling as broiler heat intensity varies widely between ovens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bones
- Calories: 766
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 730.9mg
- Fat: 65.7g
- Saturated Fat: 26g
- Unsaturated Fat: 39.7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2.3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 182.5mg
