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Instant Pot Mongolian Beef Recipe

Katie Jasiewicz
My easy recipe for Instant Pot Mongolian Beef with a flavorful homemade sauce will fool your family into thinking they are eating Chinese takeout. It’s a weeknight wonder!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 484 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds Flank Steak cut across the grain
  • 5 tablespoons Cornstarch divided
  • 1 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil
  • 8 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger minced
  • 1 1/4 cups Water divided
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 small White Onion quartered
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Carrots
  • 2 Green Onions thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Press the “sauté” button on the Instant Pot. Wait for the Instant Pot to read “HOT”.
  • While the Instant Pot preheats, add the sliced beef into a large gallon size baggie.
  • Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cornstarch over the beef. Seal the bag and shake well until the beef is coated.
  • Once the Instant Pot reads “HOT” on the screen, pour the grape seed oil in the pot. Then add the beef and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • While the beef cooks, add the minced garlic, minced ginger, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, low-sodium soy sauce, and red pepper flakes to a large bowl. Whisk until smooth and then pour on top of the beef.
  • Add the onions and shredded carrots to the Instant Pot. Mix well, then close the lid and “seal the pressure valve”.
  • Select the “manual” setting for 8 minutes. Once it is done let it sit for 10 minutes for a “natural release”.
  • While the beef cooks make a cornstarch slurry with the 3 tablespoons cornstarch and the 1/2 cup of water. Set to the side.
  • Carefully, let the remaining pressure out of the pot, remove the lid, and cancel the cooking time. Then select “sauté”.
  • Stir the beef and add half the cornstarch slurry. Mix until thick. Add additional slurry if needed to thicken the sauce.
  • Serve with rice and steamed veggies and garnish beef with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Enjoy.

Notes

  • It’s best to prep the garlic and ginger ahead of time to ensure the beef doesn’t burn/overcook.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 39gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1176mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28g
Keyword Asian, Beef, Dinners, Easy Dinners, Family Meals and Snacks, Instant Pot, Onions
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