Instant Pot Galbi (Korean-Style Short Ribs)

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This version of delicious Korean beef short ribs for your Instant Pot or other multi-cooker pressure cooker will have the ribs falling off the bone!

Ingredients

3 pounds beef short ribs
1 Asian pear - peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tablespoon peeled and coarsely chopped fresh ginger
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce, divided
1/4 cup rice wine
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
5 radishes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped, or to taste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste

Directions

1 Soak ribs in a large bowl of water for 1 hour.
2 Meanwhile, combine Asian pear, onion, garlic, and ginger in a blender or food processor; purée until smooth. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Mix in 3/4 cup soy sauce, rice wine, water, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and pepper to create a sauce. Set aside.
3 Drain ribs and dry them well. Trim off excess fat. Place ribs in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), then add carrots and radishes. Pour Asian pear sauce on top. Close and lock the lid. Select Meat function according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer meat and vegetables to a plate and set aside.
5 Select the Sauté function on your Instant Pot. Stir in white sugar, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar has melted and sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Return ribs and vegetables to the pot; stir to coat with sauce.
6 Garnish ribs and vegetables with green onions and sesame seeds.