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Instant Pot Korean Beef

Tender Instant Pot Korean Beef made with chuck roast cooked in a sweet and savory soy garlic sauce. The pressure cooker turns the beef into soft, juicy bites, and a 25 minute natural pressure release makes the meat extra tender. Serve this easy Korean beef over rice for a simple and flavorful dinner that is perfect for busy nights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Natural Pressure Release 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chuck roast cut into 1 in cubes
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Cut chuck roast into 1 in cubes.
  2. Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat sesame oil.
  3. Cook garlic and ginger for thirty seconds.
  4. Add beef cubes and brown lightly.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, broth, rice vinegar, and chili garlic sauce.
  6. Close lid and cook on high pressure for 40 minutes.
  7. Allow 25 minutes natural pressure release.
  8. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into pot to thicken sauce.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.