Ingredients for - Pressure-Cooker Short Ribs

1. 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
2. 1/2 teaspoon salt
3. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
4. 1 tablespoon canola oil
5. 2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
6. 6 garlic cloves, minced
7. 1 tablespoon tomato paste
8. 1 cup beef broth
9. 2 cups dry red wine or beef broth
10. 4 fresh thyme sprigs
11. 1 bay leaf
12. 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
13. 4 teaspoons cornstarch
14. 3 tablespoons cold water

How to cook deliciously - Pressure-Cooker Short Ribs

1 . Stage

Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat. Add oil. Working in batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a plate and keep warm.

2 . Stage

Add onions to cooker; cook and stir until tender, 8-9 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in beef broth, wine, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add ribs back to cooker, partially but not fully submerging them. Lock lid; close the pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Add carrots; bring back to full pressure and cook 7 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel.

3 . Stage

Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat; bring cooking juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with ribs and vegetables.