Cooking method:
Ninja Foodi MAX Multi-Cooker OP500- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Total time: 6h 20 mins
- Skill Easy
- Serves 4 people
Slow Cooked Beef Ribs
Ingredients
- 2kg beef short rib
- 1l rich beef stock
- 250ml red wine
- 3 large carrots
- 2 large onions
- 1 bulb garlic
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Salt
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Method
- Step 1
Sear the ribs in a pan/skillet on a high heat to get a nice deep brown crust
- Step 2
Cut the carrots in half lengthways, the onions into quarters and peeled, the bulb of garlic in half widthway and pick a few sprigs of rosemary and thyme
- Step 3
Place the veg and the herbs in the bottom of the Ninja Foodi Max 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker
- Step 4
Lay the ribs on top of the veg and cover with the stock and wine, leaving just a little of the ribs sticking out of the surface of the liquid
- Step 5
Slow cook on HIGH for 6 hours
- Step 6
Discard the cooked herbs
- Step 7
Serve with your choice of veg, you can use the liquid used to cook with as a delicious jus or gravy!
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These Pressure Cooker BBQ beef ribs are so delicious. The meat is perfectly seasoned, tender, and juicy inside. It's absolutely the best cooking alternative to slow-cooking beef ribs. You can serve them by themselves or pair them with BBQ sauce. The ultimate BBQ meal to enjoy with friends and family.
In this recipe, you will learn the easiest and fastest way to cook beef ribs. These Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs cook in less than an hour at high pressure. You will save a
lot of time in the kitchen compared to the slow cooking method.
You can cook these BBQ Beef Ribs using an Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi or any other electric pressure cooker you may have.
Beef Ribs
Beef ribs come in different cuts and variations, such as flanken cut, beef ribs, short ribs, and back ribs. These types of ribs are different from each other but taste equally delicious when cooked properly.
Ribs store a lot of fat and collagen in the meat that requires several hours of cooking time (slow cooking) to break down that delicious fat and flavor.
However, cooking beef short ribs in an Instant Pot only takes about 40 minutes of cooking time at high pressure. It's a time saver!
The Ingredients
To make these bbq dry rub ribs, you will need beef short ribs, chili powder, ground cumin, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, and paprika.
Brining the Beef Ribs
This recipe requires a brining process to break apart some of the muscle fiber so the meat stays juicy, tender, and moist.
The brining process is pretty simple. You only need to brine the beef with 11/2 teaspoon of salt for about 1-2 hours. I guarantee that you'll have the juiciest beef short ribs ever!
How to Cook BBQ Beef Ribs in an Instant Pot
Step 1. Dry Brine
In a large bowl, add beef short ribs and sprinkle with kosher salt. Stir to combine and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Dry brine for at least 1-2 hours or up to overnight.
Step 2. Season the Beef Short Ribs with Dry Rub
In a medium bowl, add paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, brown sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Rub the beef ribs with the seasoning.
Step 3. Pressure Cook the Ribs
- Add about a cup of water or broth into the Instant Pot. Place the ribs onto the basket.
- Secure the lid and select the "Manual" setting. Cook the ribs for 40 minutes at high pressure. Once the cooking cycle is completed, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Step 4. Prepare the BBQ Sauce (Or Use Store-Bought)
- In a medium bowl, add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, water, paprika, salt, and ketchup. Stir to combine.
FAQ and Cooking Tips
How long can you keep the leftover beef ribs in the refrigerator or freezer?
You can keep the leftover beef ribs in the fridge for 3-4 days or up to 6 months in the freezer. You can learn more about it here.
Why are my beef ribs tough?
The beef ribs will turn tough if you don't cook them long enough. The longer you cook the ribs, the more tender they will be.
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Pressure Cooker BBQ Beef Ribs
These Pressure Cooker BBQ beef ribs are so delicious. The meat is perfectly seasoned, tender, and juicy inside. It's absolutely the best cooking alternative to slow cooking beef ribs. You can serve them by themselves or pair them with BBQ sauce. The ultimate BBQ meal to enjoy with friends and family.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 980 kcal
- ▢ 2¾ pounds beef short ribs
- ▢ 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
Dry Rub:
- ▢ 2½ teaspoons paprika
- ▢ 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ▢ 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
BBQ Sauce:
- ▢ ½ cup ketchup
- ▢ 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ▢ 1 tablespoon water
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon salt
In a large bowl, add beef short ribs and kosher salt. Stir to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and dry brine for 1-2 hours or up to overnight.
In a medium bowl, combine all of the dry rub ingredients. Rub the beef ribs with the seasoning.
Add a cup of water or broth into the Instant Pot/Ninja Foodi. Place the beef ribs into the trivet or steamer basket. Make sure the ribs are not touching the water.
Select the "Manual" setting and cook for 40 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is completed, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure.
Ninja Foodi users: Make sure that your inner pot is dry. Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. Open every 3-5 minutes to check for the crispness of your desire.
Instant Pot users: Arrange the ribs on the wire rack one above center position inside the broiler. Cook until crisp for a few minutes (about 3 minutes). Watch carefully and do not burn!
In a medium bowl, add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, water, paprika, salt, and ketchup. Stir to combine.
Serve the beef ribs with BBQ sauce. Enjoy!
How to store: You can store the leftover beef ribs for 3-4 days in the fridge or 4-6 months in the freezer.
Calories: 980kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 89gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 269mgSodium: 3586mgPotassium: 2098mgFiber: 3gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 2707IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 13mg
Keyword Pressure Cooker BBQ Beef Ribs