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Mongolian Beef Pressure Cooker Recipe Easy Tender 30-Minute Dinner

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This Mongolian Beef Pressure Cooker recipe delivers tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef in a rich, savory sauce in just 30 minutes. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s faster and healthier than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lb flank steak, sliced thin against the grain (or sirloin/skirt steak)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch, for coating beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for sautéing)
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (dark or light)
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  • Steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice flank steak thinly against the grain (about 1/4 inch thick strips). Toss beef in 1/4 cup cornstarch until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Set pressure cooker to sauté mode. Add vegetable oil and heat. Add coated beef strips and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned (work in batches if needed). Remove beef and set aside.
  4. Pour a little beef broth (2-3 tablespoons) into the pot and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  5. Return browned beef to the pot. Pour sauce mixture over the beef. Lock lid, set valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  6. Quick release the pressure by turning the valve to venting. Open lid carefully.
  7. Set pressure cooker to sauté mode. Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry. Stir into the pot; cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and is glossy.
  8. Turn off heat. Stir in sliced green onions and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  9. Serve Mongolian Beef over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Deglaze the pot after sautéing to prevent burning. Adjust seasoning after cooking to taste. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos. Add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition. Leftovers keep well and flavors deepen overnight.

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