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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\u2764\ufe0f Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/strong>: This is one of our go-to weeknight dinner recipes because it\u2019s ready in 30 minutes, is mostly hands-off, and is jam-packed with rich Asian flavors. Serve it with white rice<\/a> for a complete meal without any stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nHow to Make Instant Pot Mongolian Beef<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Way back in 2012, a reader asked me to convert Just a Taste’s Mongolian Beef recipe<\/a>\u00a0to a non-spicy pressure cooker version. It’s been a reader-favorite ever since!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your beef is ready to go, you\u2019ll build the sauce with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Garlic.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>
- Soy sauce<\/strong>. This adds umami and saltiness.\u00a0<\/li>
- Brown sugar<\/strong>. In a pinch, you can use regular white sugar or honey.\u00a0<\/li>
- Ginger<\/strong>. Fresh is best for the boldest flavor, but you can use dried to tone it down.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nTrick for Slicing Flank Steak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Honestly, the easiest way to get thinly sliced flank steak is to ask your butcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Jenn here: I honestly didn’t I could ask the butcher to do this until I went grocery shopping with Barbara. It might add a few minutes to the shopping trip, but they always get it perfectly thin and it saves so much more time at dinner time.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re cutting your steak yourself, my favorite way to cut it is to put it in the freezer for 30 minutes, then take it out and slice it with a sharp knife. The quick chill time makes it hold its shape better when cutting, so it’s easier to get consistent and thin slices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThickening Mongolian Beef<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The stove top method for Mongolian beef stir-fry calls for coating the sliced beef in cornstarch before cooking. This helps absorb some of the liquid from the soy sauce and other ingredients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But because thickeners can cause burning on the bottom of an Instant Pot, the best way to thicken up the sauce in this dish is after it\u2019s finished cooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add a simple slurry of cornstarch and water to the pot. Then use the Saute feature to bring the sauce to a simmer. It will thicken up nicely and the sauce will coat the beef nicely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhat to Serve with Instant Pot Beef<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This is a stir-fry style dish that goes great with cooked grains. Try serving your Mongolian beef with fluffy Instant Pot white<\/a> or brown rice<\/a>. For something more adventurous try Pressure Cooker Forbidden Black Rice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFreezing Beef Stir-Fry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You can easily freeze this dish for later. Just let it cool fully, then place it in an airtight freezer-safe container. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you plan to defrost the dish in your Instant Pot, I recommend freezing it in a heat-safe container so it can go directly into your pressure cooker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use this guide to using the pot-in-pot method to defrost and reheat food in your Instant Pot<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
More Instant Pot Beef Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli <\/a>has sliced beef, crisp-tender broccoli in a savory garlic sauce.\u00a0<\/li>
- Pressure Cooker Beef Stroganoff<\/a> has a creamy sauce that\u2019s delicious over springy butter noodles.\u00a0<\/li>
- Old-Fashioned Instant Pot Beef Stew<\/a> is a rich and comforting wintertime dish that\u2019s great with mashed potatoes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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