Ingredients
3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon canola oil2 large onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges6 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon tomato paste1 cup beef broth2 cups dry red wine or beef broth4 fresh thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces4 teaspoons cornstarch3 tablespoons cold water
Preparation
Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat. Add oil. Working in batches, brown ribs on all sides; transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Add onions to cooker; cook and stir until tender, 8-9 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in beef broth, wine, thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cook 8-10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add ribs back to cooker, partially but not fully submerging them. Lock lid; close the pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 40 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Add carrots; bring back to full pressure and cook 7 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel.
Remove ribs and vegetables; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Discard thyme and bay leaf. Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat; bring cooking juices to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with ribs and vegetables.
