Description
Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu is a rich and hearty meat sauce made with tender short ribs simmered in a bold tomato and red wine sauce. Thanks to pressure cooking, this cozy comfort dish delivers deep flavor in under an hour, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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900 g (2 lbs) bone-in short ribs (or 450 g boneless)
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15 ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 garlic cloves, chopped
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60 ml (¼ cup) dry red wine
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700 g (25 oz) store-bought marinara or spaghetti sauce
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120 ml (½ cup) water
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3 g (½ tsp) salt
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0.5 g (¼ tsp) crushed red pepper
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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450 g (1 lb) pasta or gnocchi (for serving)
Instructions
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Sear the Short Ribs: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Trim fat from short ribs, pat dry, and season well. Add oil to the pot and sear ribs on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté Aromatics: Wipe out excess oil. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 3 minutes while scraping the bottom of the pot.
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Deglaze: Pour in red wine and let simmer for 2 minutes to deglaze.
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Pressure Cook: Return short ribs to the pot. Add marinara, salt, and crushed red pepper. Rinse the sauce jar with water and add that too. Set to meat/stew mode for 35 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
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Shred the Meat: Remove the short ribs, discard bones and large fat pieces, and shred the meat.
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Reduce the Sauce: Use the sauté setting to simmer and thicken the sauce. Skim off any excess fat.
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Combine and Serve: Return meat to sauce, adjust seasoning, and serve hot over pasta or gnocchi.
Notes
Bone-in short ribs give richer flavor, but boneless can be used for convenience.
Deglazing with wine is key to lifting caramelized bits for maximum flavor.
Reduce sauce after cooking for ideal thickness.
Serve with hearty pasta like pappardelle, or over creamy polenta for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot (Pressure Cooking)
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired / American Comfort Food