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

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