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Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • 11/2 lb flank steak, sliced into 1/2″ strips (~34 inches long)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
  • 1 large carrot, peeled & sliced thin
  • 1 red onion, sliced thin
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup + 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 oz. orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • Red pepper flakes, optional
  • Green onion, sliced thin, optional

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients except 2 Tbsp water and cornstarch in a pressure cooker (I used Instant Pot), stir well to combine.
  2. Close pot (make sure vent is closed) and cook on manual mode for 8 minutes.
  3. Allow beef to cool in pot via natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  4. Open pot (may need to vent before opening), cancel manual and turn to Saute mode.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp water + 2 Tbsp cornstarch. Add to pot, stir and allow to cook for ~3-4 minutes to thicken.
  6. Serve over rice, top with red pepper flakes & green onions if desired & enjoy!

Notes

Slow Cooker Directions: Follow the same directions, cook on low for 6-8 hours and then add in cornstarch/water mixture.