Instant Pot Korean Beef
Sweet, savory, and full of bold flavor, this Instant Pot Korean Beef is a quick and easy dinner with tender beef in a rich garlic-soy sauce, perfect served over rice.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 498kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 ½ -3 pounds stew beef
- ½ cup beef broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons sake
- ¼ cup apple, grated
- ¼ cup onion, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tablespoons ginger, chopped or ginger paste
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2-4 Tablespoons gochujang (Korean-style chile paste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Pour oil into Instant Pot and set to sauté mode. Once hot, add beef in a single layer (you will probably need to do in batches) and brown beef for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Repeat with remaining batches. Do not overcrowd as you don't want the meat to steam.
- Once all the beef has browned, add it back to the pot along with the remaining ingredients except for cornstarch, sesame oil, sesame seeds and green onions. Cancel sauté mode, cover and seal, and set to high pressure. Cook for 30 minutes then release pressure manually.
- Set instant pot to sauté again and stir in the cornstarch, letting it simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Stir in toasted sesame oil and remove from heat.
- Place in a large serving bowl or divide it into individual serving bowls then garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately over white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, pasta, or in soft taco shells, quesadillas or lettuce wraps.
Notes
STORE/FREEZE/REHEAT
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooled beef in freezer-safe containers or bags. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until heated through. Add a splash of water or broth if needed to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 749mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 5mg
