Instant Pot Galbi (Korean-Style Short Ribs)
These delicious Korean beef short ribs made in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker will literally fall right off the bone!
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 4, 2026Share
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These delicious Korean beef short ribs made in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker will literally fall right off the bone!
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Ingredients 16
3 pounds beef short ribs
1 Asian pear - peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
0.5 tablespoon peeled and coarsely chopped fresh ginger
1 cup low-sodium soy sauce, divided
0.25 cup rice wine
0.25 cup water
0.25 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
5 radishes, peeled and cut into chunks
0.25 cup white sugar
0.5 bunch green onions, chopped, or to taste
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, or to taste
Instructions
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1
Soak ribs in a large bowl of water for 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, put the Asian pear, onion, garlic, and ginger into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup soy sauce, rice wine, water, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and black pepper to make the sauce. Set aside.
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Drain the ribs and pat them dry. Trim off excess fat. Put the ribs into your pressure cooker (like an Instant Pot), then add the carrots and radishes. Pour Asian pear sauce on top. Put the lid on and lock it. Select Meat function according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 35 minutes. Wait 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build up.
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Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock the lid and take it off. Transfer meat and vegetables to a plate and set aside.
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Turn on the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot. Stir in white sugar, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, and remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring every now and then, until the sugar melts and the sauce thickens. Return ribs and vegetables to the pot; stir to coat with sauce.
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Top the ribs and veggies with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 657 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 47g
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Saturated Fat 18g
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Cholesterol 93mg
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Sodium 1589mg
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Total Carbohydrate 31g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 25g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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