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Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

This Instant Pot Mongolian Beef is a quick and easy dinner made with tender sliced beef cooked in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce. The pressure cooker makes the beef soft and full of flavor in less time. This easy Instant Pot beef recipe uses simple ingredients and is perfect for serving with rice or noodles for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Pressure Release Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped

Method
 

  1. Slice flank steak thinly against the grain.
  2. Toss the beef with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  3. Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat oil.
  4. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
  5. Pour in soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and black pepper. Stir well.
  6. Add beef and mix to coat in sauce.
  7. Close lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
  8. Let pressure release naturally for 20 minutes, then release remaining pressure.
  9. Turn on sauté mode and simmer until sauce thickens.
  10. Garnish with green onions and serve warm.

Notes

  • Slice beef thin for best texture
  • Adjust sweetness or salt to taste
  • Add vegetables if desired