Fall-Apart Short Rib Noodles: Pure Comfort!

Fall-Apart Short Rib Noodles: Pure Comfort!

This Instant Pot Spicy Short Rib Soup is the ultimate comfort food recipe for anyone craving rich, savory flavors and incredibly tender meat. Adapted for the convenience of a pressure cooker, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal. Perfect for a cozy evening or a special weekend dinner, this short rib soup delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal fuss. Get ready to impress with this flavorful and heartwarming noodle soup.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound short ribs (meat removed from bone, fat trimmed, cut into smallish chunks)
• 1 tablespoon gochujang sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed/minced
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 4-6 cups beef broth
• 10-16 ounces dry ramen noodles or any other stir-fry noodles (I use 2-3 individual serving size packages)
• spinach (optional)
• scallions, sesame seeds, and/or sesame oil on top

Method

 

1. Set Instant Pot to the sauté mode. Sprinkle short ribs generously with salt; sauté without disturbing them until browned on the outside.
2. Add gochujang, tomato paste, ginger, garlic, and shallots to the Instant Pot with the short ribs and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour in the beef broth. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. The meat should be extremely tender.
4. Release pressure. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode again. Add the ramen noodles and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Taste broth and season with salt, pepper, or rice vinegar if desired.
5. (Optional) Sauté fresh spinach in a separate small pan until just wilted.
6. Ladle the noodle soup into bowls. Top with the tender short ribs, cooked noodles, sautéed spinach (if using), chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Notes

– For extra spice, add more gochujang or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
– Ensure short ribs are cut into manageable chunks for even cooking.
– Don’t skip browning the meat; it adds significant depth of flavor to the broth.
– Taste and adjust seasoning at the end; a splash of rice vinegar can brighten the flavors.

Pro tips

• For extra spice, add more gochujang or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Ensure short ribs are cut into manageable chunks for even cooking.
• Don’t skip browning the meat; it adds significant depth of flavor to the broth.
• Taste and adjust seasoning at the end; a splash of rice vinegar can brighten the flavors.

Enjoy this deeply flavorful and comforting short rib noodle soup. It’s a perfect recipe for a chilly evening or any time you need a warm hug in a bowl.

Try this next: Fall-Apart Short Rib Ragu in 35 Mins

More from blog →