Name: Instant Pot® Braised Beef Short Ribs with Lentils
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: Extra-virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons; Beef short ribs, trimmed - 3; Yellow onion, chopped - 1 medium; Celery, chopped, divided - 3 stalks; Garlic, chopped - 1 clove; Salt, or to taste - ⅛ teaspoon; Freshly ground black pepper to taste - ⅛ teaspoon; Beef broth, divided - 1 (32 fluid ounce) container; Dry lentils, rinsed and drained - 2 cups; Sliced fresh mushrooms - 1 (10 ounce) package; Carrots, chopped - 3; Water, or as needed - 1 cup

Instant Pot® Braised Beef Short Ribs with Lentils

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Ingredients for - Instant Pot® Braised Beef Short Ribs with Lentils

1. Extra-virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons

2. Beef short ribs, trimmed - 3

3. Yellow onion, chopped - 1 medium

4. Celery, chopped, divided - 3 stalks

5. Garlic, chopped - 1 clove

6. Salt, or to taste - ⅛ teaspoon

7. Freshly ground black pepper to taste - ⅛ teaspoon

8. Beef broth, divided - 1 (32 fluid ounce) container

9. Dry lentils, rinsed and drained - 2 cups

10. Sliced fresh mushrooms - 1 (10 ounce) package

11. Carrots, chopped - 3

12. Water, or as needed - 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot® Braised Beef Short Ribs with Lentils

1. Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add olive oil, and select Saute function. Add ribs to the hot oil and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer ribs to a plate. Add onion, 1/3 of the celery, and garlic to the pot; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Cancel Saute function.

2. Stage

Place a trivet in the pot and lay ribs on top; season with salt and pepper. Pour in 1 cup beef broth and close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

3. Stage

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

4. Stage

Transfer ribs to a cutting board and remove any remaining fat. Shred the meat and return it to the pot, along with the bones.

5. Stage

Cover meat with lentils, mushrooms, carrots, and remaining celery; stir to combine. Pour in remaining beef broth and water until 1/2 inch higher than food. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

6. Stage

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

7. Stage

Remove and discard bones before serving.