Description

Rich, tender beef short ribs braised in cola, tomato, and herbs for a perfectly balanced sweet-savory sauce — these Cola Braised Beef Short Ribs are comforting, flavorful, and restaurant-worthy.

Ingredients

5 lbs boneless beef short ribs

Salt and pepper, to season

2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as avocado oil)

1 onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

3 celery stalks, diced

1 cup halal-friendly deglazing liquid (such as broth or vinegar blend)

1 can Coca-Cola

1 cup water

1 cup tomato puree

10 thyme sprigs

Mashed potatoes, for serving

Minced chives, for garnish

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Instructions

Pat the beef short ribs dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
Using the sauté mode on the pressure cooker, heat the oil and sear the short ribs on all sides until well-browned. Remove and set aside.
Wipe out excess oil, then add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the deglazing liquid, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Let it reduce by half.
Add Coca-Cola, water, and tomato puree; stir to combine. Return the short ribs to the pot and add thyme sprigs on top.
Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
Once done, remove the ribs and thyme sprigs. Strain out the vegetables for a smooth sauce if desired.
Set the cooker to sauté mode again and simmer the sauce for about 8 minutes until thickened and glossy.
Serve the ribs over mashed potatoes, spoon sauce generously on top, and garnish with minced chives.

Notes

Add a tablespoon of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce for deeper umami flavor.

Mix in chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy twist.

Substitute tomato puree with crushed tomatoes for a chunkier sauce.

Thicken sauce with a cornstarch slurry if preferred.

Serve over creamy polenta or noodles for variation.

Leftovers taste even better the next day — store up to 4 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 580
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 520mg
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 45g
Cholesterol: 160mg