Cozy Homemade Instant Pot Short Rib Ragu Recipe to Warm You Up - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lbs (1.1 kg) bone-in beef short ribs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup (120 ml) dry red wine (optional but recommended)
• 1 (28 oz/794 g) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 tbsps tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (stirred in at the end for brightness)
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
• Pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes, for serving
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)