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Instant Pot Country Style Beef Ribs Recipe

This country style beef ribs recipe is an easy way to make sure this economical cut of meat is fall-apart tender and flavorful every single time. Let the Instant Pot do the work!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Boneless Country Style Ribs, Boneless Country Style Ribs Recipe, Country Style Beef Ribs, Country Style Beef Ribs Recipe, Instant Pot Country Style Ribs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Time for the Instant Pot to Come to Pressure and Then Do a Natural Pressure Release 35 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 298kcal
Author Faith Gorsky

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 pounds country style beef ribs it doesn’t have to be exactly 1 3/4 pounds; up to 2 pounds is fine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons BBQ seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup beef stock or water
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Optional Serving Suggestions:

  • Mashed potatoes
  • Green vegetable such as broccoli or green beans
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the ribs with BBQ seasoning.
  • Press the “Sauté” function on the Instant Pot and wait for it to heat up. Add the oil; once hot, add the boneless ribs (you may need to do this in 2 batches depending on the size of your Instant Pot). Sear on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Add the beef stock and BBQ sauce. Press “Cancel” to stop the “Sauté” function.
  • Cover the Instant Pot, making sure the lid is set to “Sealing”, and cook on “Manual, High Pressure” for 45 minutes.
  • Once it’s done cooking, let it do a natural pressure release for 15 minutes. After that, carefully release the pressure and then open the pot.
  • Use tongs to transfer the boneless ribs to a baking tray lined with foil. Broil for a couple minutes until browned on both sides. (Stay with it, this can happen fast.) Or if you prefer, grill a few minutes to brown instead of broiling.
  • Serve the ribs along with the cooking liquid for drizzling on top.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Nutritional Information: The nutrition information for this recipe was calculated without the optional serving suggestions.
  • Low Carb/Keto Version: When you make the BBQ seasoning, omit the brown sugar and use an allulose/monkfruit blend. Instead of regular BBQ sauce, use keto-friendly no-sugar-added BBQ sauce.
How to Make This in the Slow Cooker:
  1. Season the meat.
  2. Optional Sear: Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Add the meat and sear on both sides (about 2 to 3 minutes per side).
  3. Add the meat and liquid to a slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
  4. Optional Caramelization: Transfer the ribs to a foil-lined baking tray and broil a couple minutes to caramelize the outside.
How to Make This in the Oven:
  1. Season the meat. Preheat the oven to 300F.
  2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add the meat and sear on both sides (about 2 to 3 minutes per side).
  3. Add the liquid to the Dutch oven. Cover the Dutch oven and cook at 300F until the ribs are tender, about 3 hours.
  4. Optional Caramelization: Transfer the ribs to a foil-lined baking tray and broil a couple minutes to caramelize the outside.
How to Reheat Ribs on the Stovetop:
  1. Put the ribs into a heavy-bottomed skillet (such as cast-iron) along with a splash of water. I add enough water to just barely cover the bottom of the skillet.
  2. Cover the skillet and cook the ribs over medium-low heat until they're warm on both sides and the water is evaporated, about 10 minutes. (You can uncover the skillet during the last couple minutes if the ribs are warm and the water hasn't evaporated yet.)
How to Reheat Ribs in the Oven:
  1. Put the ribs in an oven-safe dish, add a splash of water (we do not need enough water to cover the bottom with this method).
  2. Cover the dish with foil, and put the dish into a preheated 300F oven until warm throughout, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  3. If you want to caramelize the outside once they're reheated, you can briefly broil or grill the ribs.

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg