Beef short ribs are relatively affordable and simple to prepare. The cut is delicious braised and cooks up beautifully in an Instant Pot or slow cooker. The simple English cut beef short rib can be elevated with the use of seasonings or a BBQ or Asian-style marinade. The following beef short rib recipes are primarily cooked in an Instant Pot and can be paired with various vegetables for a complete nourishing meal on a cool late fall day.
1. Paleo Instant Pot Short Ribs
These paleo Instant Pot English cut beef short ribs are braised in 100% pure, tart cherry juice. This short rib recipe, from Julia Mueller at The Roasted Root, turns out tender and flavorful! Serve the ribs on top of mashed sweet potatoes for a comforting meal! This recipe is also slow cooker friendly.

2. Roasted Lemongrass Beef Short Ribs {Paleo, Gluten Free, Low Carb}
This Vietnamese inspired beef short rib recipe by Irena Macri at Food Fit for Life is full of fresh ingredients. Oven roasted lemongrass, orange peel, garlic, ginger and onion all blend together for a delicious South East Asian style meal!

3. Whole30 Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs {Paleo, GAPS, SCD, Low Carb, Keto friendly}
This Whole30 slow cooker beef short rib recipe by Dr. Erin Carter at Pure & Simple Nourishment is effortless to make and richly nutritious. This beef short rib recipe does not require fancy ingredients. It just takes a little patience as the slow cooker does all the work, resulting in tender, flavorful comfort food! These ribs pair nicely with broccoli, cauliflower rice or spaghetti squash.

4. Korean Short Ribs for Slow Cooker {Paleo, Gluten Free}
Follow this slow cooker recipe for short ribs (cut English style) that are “slightly spicy, slightly sweet, sticky and savory” from Jennifer Fisher at The Fit Fork. Serve alongside grilled scallions, kimchi, cooked brown rice and shredded carrots! Be sure to use coconut aminos (instead of soy sauce) and arrowroot powder (instead of cornstarch) to keep this meal paleo and gluten free.

5. Luscious Braised Short Ribs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes {Gluten Free}
Here is a comforting meal as the winds of the season change and become chillier. This recipe comes from Jane Bonacci at The Heritage Cook. These braised beef short ribs are browned and then simmered in a sauce made with red wine, beef stock, herbs and vegetables for a heart warming meal. She includes some great cooking tips for whipping up a side of garlic mashed potatoes, as well! Yum!

6. AIP Cherry Bacon Braised Short Ribs with Mashed Parsnips
Here is an easy, nutrient dense AIP Short Rib Recipe with an amazing cherry bacon sauce by Jessica Flanigan, author of The Loving Diet: Going Beyond Paleo Into the Heart Of What Ails You and AIP One Dish. Serve this dish with a side of mashed parsnips and find more delightful recipes like this one at JessicaFlanigan.com

7. Sesame Garlic Instant Pot Short Ribs {AIP, Paleo, Whole30}
This delicious beef short rib recipe from Sarah Steffens at Savor & Fancy is quite simple with the assistance of an electric pressure cooker or a slow cooker. It’s a versatile dish that can be served with your favorite vegetables. Steamed greens, bok choy, sweet potatoes or asparagus are recommended!

8. Pressure Cooker Short Ribs Korean Style
These beef (or pork) ribs by Sheena Strain at Noshtastic come out tasty and tender. You just need an instant pot or an electric pressure cooker. Serve the short ribs over rice with a side of green beans. Be sure to check out the accompanying 1 minute recipe video!

9. Slow Cooker Braised Short Ribs {Paleo, Low Carb, Gluten Free}
This simple and savory short rib recipe by Barbara Bianchi at The Gluten Free Homestead is slow cooked in a delicious sauce until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. Side dish recommendations include bacon Brussels sprouts and potatoes. This easy meal is a family dinner favorite!

10. Chinese Beef Short Ribs — Instant Pot or Crock Pot {Paleo, Keto, Low Carb, GAPS}
This Chinese beef short rib recipe by Megan Stevens at Eat Beautiful super simple to prepare in an Instant Pot or Crock Pot. This is a dish with delectable sauce and fall apart meat. With only 10 minutes of prep time, this slow cooker meal offers nourishing, savory flavor that the whole family will enjoy.

Leave a Reply