Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    15

Succulent, melt-in-your-mouth Mongolian beef, prepared with ease and speed in your Instant Pot. This dish delivers the iconic sweet and savory flavors you crave, perfect for a weeknight family dinner served over fluffy rice.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    28 g
  • Cholesterol
    36 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    16 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    725 mg
  • Sugar
    21 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

02

Step

Brush unpeeled garlic cloves with a small amount of olive oil and wrap in a piece of aluminum foil.

03

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until garlic cloves are tender and browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool; remove skin from cloves.

04

Step

Season steak with salt and pepper. Add oil to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Cook steak in batches until browned, about 8 minutes. Do not crowd the pot. Transfer beef to a plate.

05

Step

Saute garlic in the pot until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions, brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, liquid aminos, and ginger. Stir to combine. Add browned beef and any accumulated juices.

06

Step

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

07

Step

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

08

Step

Combine 3 tablespoons water and arrowroot powder in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Add mixture to the sauce in the pot, stirring constantly. Select Simmer mode and bring to a boil; stir constantly until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir in green onions.

For an extra depth of flavor, marinate the sliced flank steak in a mixture of liquid aminos, ginger, and a touch of brown sugar for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
If you don't have arrowroot powder, cornstarch can be used as a substitute. However, arrowroot provides a clearer, glossier sauce.
Serve over steamed jasmine rice or brown rice for a complete meal. Garnish with sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preference, depending on how sweet you like your Mongolian beef.

Bianka Marquardt

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.4/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Katheryn Macgyver

    Next time I might try adding some broccoli or other vegetables to the dish.

  • Isabel Mann

    I was a little hesitant to try this, but I'm so glad I did! It's even better than the restaurant version.

  • Eldridge Bartoletti

    I added a little sriracha to the sauce for some extra heat. Delicious!

  • Rebekah Mertz

    I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!

  • Joaquin Green

    I didn’t have flank steak, so I used sirloin. It worked well, but flank steak is definitely better.

  • Garth Gusikowski

    The Instant Pot makes this dish so quick and easy. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

  • Deborah Prohaska

    The recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic! Highly recommended.

  • Maeve Shanahan

    This is my go-to recipe for Mongolian beef. It's always a hit!

  • Lucius Hills

    Be careful not to overcook the beef, or it will be tough. The Instant Pot can be tricky sometimes.

  • Doug Huels

    This recipe is amazing! The beef was so tender and the sauce was packed with flavor. My family loved it!

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