Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pressure Cooker Beef Ribs
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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pressure Cooker Beef Ribs

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By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 27, 2026

Fall-off-the-bone beef ribs made with just a handful of pantry staples and zero added fat. The pressure cooker does all the work, delivering deeply flavourful, juicy meat in under an hour. A fuss-free recipe that feels indulgent without the effort.

Prep⏱️ 45 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Very Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 2 lbs (1 kg) beef short ribs, cut into pieces
  • 2 large yellow onions, sliced into thick rings
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup (100 ml) water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Spread the onion rings evenly across the bottom of the pressure cooker — they act as a natural rack and add sweetness to the cooking juices.

  2. 2

    Arrange the rib pieces on top of the onions. Add the crushed garlic, bay leaf and crumble the bouillon cube directly over the meat.

  3. 3

    Pour in the water and season with salt and pepper. Seal the lid securely.

  4. 4

    Bring to high pressure over high heat, then immediately reduce to medium-low and cook for 45 minutes.

  5. 5

    Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally before opening. Discard the bay leaf and serve the ribs with their cooking juices.

💡 Chef's Tip

For even deeper flavour, season the ribs with garlic, thyme and pepper the night before and leave them uncovered in the fridge — the surface dries slightly and the meat absorbs the spices more intensely.