Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
292 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
Description
This Instant Pot Mongolian Beef starts with flank steak sliced against the grain for tenderness. The beef is coated with cornstarch and seared in oil using the sauté function, which helps build flavor and texture. Once browned, the aromatics including minced garlic and fresh ginger are combined with brown sugar, lite soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes to create a savory, sweet, and mildly spicy sauce base. Using the pressure cooking setting speeds up the tenderizing process.
After pressure cooking, a cornstarch slurry is added and cooked briefly to thicken the sauce, resulting in a glossy, clingy coating on the meat. The garnishes of chopped green onions and sesame seeds add fresh and nutty accents at serving time.
This dish pairs well with steamed rice to balance the rich sauce and can be adjusted in spice by moderating the red pepper flakes. Using fresh minced garlic and ginger enhances the aromatic profile.
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 pounds flank steak sliced across the grain
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or 2/3 cups - I prefer the version with more sugar
- 8-10 cloves garlic minced - use less if you prefer it less garlicky
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1/2 cup soy sauce lite
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Sear the beef:
- Heat up your pressure cooker: press Sauté -> click on the Adjust button -> select More to get the Sauté More function, which means that the food will be sautéed over medium-high heat. Wait for the Instant Pot indicator to read HOT.
- Add sliced beef to a large ziplock bag, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch and shake well to coat it evenly.
- Add the oil to the hot Instant Pot, once the oil is hot, add the beef and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring a few times. If needed brown the beef in batches, you don't want to add too much as it will start releasing juice and it won't brown well.
- Note: You can also skip browning the beef and just add it to the pot!
- If bits of beef stock to the pot, add 1/2 cup water and deglaze the pot. Using a wooden spoon scrape the bottom of the pot. You can discard that liquid if wanted.
Add the rest of the ingredients:
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot: minced garlic, minced ginger, lite soy sauce, brown sugar, water, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. You can add less sugar, based on your taste and preference.
- Stir well until all the ingredients are combined and coated in sauce.
Pressure Cook:
- Close lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 8 minutes + 10 minutes Natural Release. Turn off the heat. Release the remaining pressure manually. Open the lid.
Thicken the Sauce:
- Make the cornstarch slurry, in a small bowl mix cornstarch with water until fully combined.
- With the Instant Pot on the Sauté function, add the slurry to the pot, stir to combine, and cook for 2-3 minutes on Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and let the Mongolian Beef sit for 8-10 minutes before serving, in this time the sauce will settle and thicken more.
Serve:
- Serve over rice and garnish with fresh chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 292kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1362mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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