Name: Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Garlic - 1 head; Flank steak - 2 pounds; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 2 pounds; Olive oil - 1 tablespoon; Sweet onions (such as Vidalia®), cut into wedges - 2; Dark brown sugar - ⅔ cup; Water - ½ cup; Green bell pepper, sliced - 1; Red bell pepper, sliced - 1; Liquid amino acid (such as Bragg®) - ½ cup; Minced fresh ginger root - ½ teaspoon; Water - 3 tablespoons; Arrowroot powder - 2 tablespoons; Green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces - 3

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

1. Garlic - 1 head

2. Flank steak - 2 pounds

3. Salt and ground black pepper to taste - 2 pounds

4. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

5. Sweet onions (such as Vidalia®), cut into wedges - 2

6. Dark brown sugar - ⅔ cup

7. Water - ½ cup

8. Green bell pepper, sliced - 1

9. Red bell pepper, sliced - 1

10. Liquid amino acid (such as Bragg®) - ½ cup

11. Minced fresh ginger root - ½ teaspoon

12. Water - 3 tablespoons

13. Arrowroot powder - 2 tablespoons

14. Green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces - 3

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

1. Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Stage

Brush unpeeled garlic cloves with a small amount of olive oil and wrap in a piece of aluminum foil.

3. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until garlic cloves are tender and browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool; remove skin from cloves.

4. Stage

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.

5. Stage

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.

6. Stage

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.

7. Stage

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

8. Stage

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.