Description
This Instant Pot Beef Ribs recipe offers tender, flavorful beef back ribs cooked under high pressure and finished under the broiler for a crispy, caramelized exterior. 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 perfection in just 25 minutes. An optional broiling step adds a delicious bark to make these ribs irresistible and ideal for a quick yet impressive meal.
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
Additional
- 1/2 cup water (for pressure cooking)
- Optional: BBQ sauce for brushing before broiling
Instructions
- Season the ribs: In a small bowl, mix the fine sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, and Ancho chili powder to create a spice rub. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over both sides of the beef ribs, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Pour ½ cup of water into the Instant Pot or any electric pressure cooker you are using. Stack the seasoned ribs loosely inside the pot with the bone side facing down to allow steam to circulate and cook the meat evenly.
- Pressure cook the ribs: Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure cooking mode. Cook the ribs for 25 minutes. After the cooking cycle completes, allow the pressure to release naturally for about 15 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure by opening the valve.
- Optional broiling for crispy finish: Transfer the ribs bone side down onto a rimmed baking sheet. Place under a high broiler and cook for about 5 minutes, watching closely until the meat develops a crackling golden-brown crust. This step adds a delightful texture but can be skipped if short on time.
- Serving: Remove from the broiler and serve immediately. For sauced ribs, brush BBQ sauce onto the ribs just before broiling to create a sticky, flavorful glaze.
Notes
- A standard rack of beef back ribs typically has 7 bones; cutting into 2-bone pieces may leave one piece with a single bone, which is perfectly fine.
- The ribs are delicious when served straight out of the pressure cooker, being tender and falling off the bone, but broiling enhances the flavor with a crispy bark.
- To serve with barbecue flavor, apply your favorite BBQ sauce right before broiling.
- Broiler heat levels vary widely, so keep a close eye on the ribs during the broiling step to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bones
- Calories: 766
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Sodium: 730.9mg
- Fat: 65.7g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 40g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2.3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 182.5mg
