INSTANT POT® MONGOLIAN BEEF

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One of my husband's and son's favorites is Mongolian beef from that popular Chinese-American restaurant chain... I thought I'd surprise them and whip up an Instant Pot® recipe of their favorite dish... it got a rating of approval from them. Serve over rice.

Provided by FestivelySouthern

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head garlic
2 pounds flank steak
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 sweet onions (such as Vidalia®), cut into wedges
⅔ cup dark brown sugar
½ cup water
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
½ cup liquid amino acid (such as Bragg®)
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
3 green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brush unpeeled garlic cloves with a small amount of olive oil and wrap in a piece of aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until garlic cloves are tender and browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool; remove skin from cloves.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 35.7 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 724.6 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

Oksana Golovan
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I'm not a big fan of Mongolian beef, but I tried this recipe and it was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was cooked perfectly.


Zohaib Sajid
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This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use less chili peppers next time.


Ademi Kydyralieva
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Rajkaran Mahato
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This was my first time making Mongolian beef and it turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Raja Wasiq
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Candice Rieder
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. I served it over noodles and it was a perfect meal.


Linton Harmond
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I'm not a big fan of Mongolian beef, but I tried this recipe and it was surprisingly good. The sauce was flavorful and the beef was cooked perfectly.


Khalil Mcclain
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This recipe was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use less chili peppers next time.


Walaa Zom
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Tumuhimbise Julius
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This was my first time making Mongolian beef and it turned out great! The sauce was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.


Jasmine Tennant
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The beef is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful. I've made this dish for my family and friends many times and they all love it.


Neil Collins
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The beef was tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Sandra Adumuah
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I've tried many Mongolian beef recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lala Alvarez
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This Mongolian beef was a hit! The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I will definitely be making this again.