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

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.