Instant Pot Galbi (Korean-Style Short Ribs)

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

3 pounds beef short ribs

1 Asian pear - peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped

1 small onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

½ tablespoon peeled and coarsely chopped fresh ginger

1 cup low-sodium soy sauce, divided

¼ cup rice wine

¼ cup water

¼ cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks

5 radishes, peeled and cut into chunks

¼ cup white sugar

½ bunch green onions, chopped, or to taste

1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste

Directions

Soak ribs in a large bowl of water for 1 hour.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Garnish ribs and vegetables with green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 657 kcal
• Total Fat: 47 g
• Saturated Fat: 18 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 93 mg
• Sodium: 1589 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 31 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 21 g
• Protein: 25 g