Name: Instant Pot Pepper Steak Recipe with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 42 min
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons sesame oil; 1 Tablespoon minced ginger; 3 garlic cloves (minced); ¾ cup beef broth; ¼ cup soy sauce; ½ Tablespoon brown sugar; 1½ pounds skirt steak ((sliced thinly against the grain, about 1/8" thick; flank steak also works well)); 2 Tablespoons cornstarch; 2 Tablespoons water; 2 bell peppers (seeds removed and thinly sliced); 1 bunch green onions (chopped); 3 cups cooked white rice

Talk about a hidden gem, our Instant Pot pepper steak recipe with rice is amazing. Between the pepper and steak flavors, spices, and the amazingness of the Instant Pot, the flavor is outrageous.

Great ready to enjoy the best Instant Pot pepper steak recipe with rice! I can honestly say that is is the best Instant Pot pepper steak recipe I’ve ever had.

Instant Pot Pepper Steak Recipe with Rice on a plate

We give you the perfect combination of spices to create and unbeatable Instant Pot steak recipe that you can make in less than an hour without losing flavor. Plus since you can saute right in the Instant Pot, there is no need for extra cooking tools, which of course means less dishes.

So, if you are looking for another great meal to make in your Instant Pot that you want your family to love, this is the one you need. Especially since you can make up it up in about 15 minutes and let the Instant Pot do the rest of the work.

For more great Instant Pot recipes for your family to enjoy, take a look at our outstanding Instant Pot beef daube stew with mashed potatoes recipe, Instant Pot Hawaiian meatballs, and the delicious Instant Pot pasta e Fagioli recipe. You truly cannot go wrong with any of them!

Instant Pot Pepper Steak in the Instant Pot

Ingredients You Need to Make Our Instant Pot Pepper Steak Recipe with Rice:

Sesame oil
Minced ginger
Minced garlic
Beef broth
Soy sauce
Brown sugar
Skirt steak (or flank steak)
Cornstarch
Water
Bell peppers, seeded
Green onions, chopped
Cooked white rice

How To Make Our Instant Pot Pepper Steak Recipe with Rice:

Instant Pot Pepper Steak on a serving platter

When you are ready to get started, pull out your Instant Pot and press the SAUTE button.

Once the pan reads HOT, add in the sesame oil and let it heat up.

Then, add in the minced ginger and garlic to the inner pot.

Let the ginger and garlic saute for a minute or until they become fragrant, then press the CANCEL button.

Now, pour in the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and whisk it all together with the sauted ginger and garlic.

Next, place the thinly sliced skirt steak into the liquid and then place the lid on top and lock it into place.

Turn the vent to the SEALING position and press the PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL button and set the timer for 15 minutes.

While that is all cooking, mix together the water and cornstarch with a fork and set it aside for later.

Immediately after the timer is done, do a quick release of the pressure by turning the valve to the VENTING position.

NOTE: If you let the meat do a natural release of the pressure, there is a good chance that your meat will be overcooked and tough.

Once all of the pressure has released, remove the lid from the Instant Pot and pour in the cornstarch mixture, mixing it together as you pour it into avoid clumps forming.

Now it is time to add in the thinly sliced peppers and onion and then press the SAUTE button and let it all together for a few more minutes.

After the sauce has thickened up and the vegetables are tender turn off the Instant Pot.

Then, serve the pepper steak over warm white rice and enjoy!

2 plates of Instant Pot Pepper Steak Recipe with Rice

To Make The Best Instant Pot Pepper Steak Recipe You Will Need:

Instant Pot (we love THIS one!)
Small mixing bowl
Cutting board
Knife
Whisk

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Why is My Pepper Steak so Tough?

You might be wondering how long to cook pepper steak in the Instant Pot for. And that question goes hand in hand with why your steak might be tough.

You do NOT want to over cook the pepper steak. By letting the steak do a natural release to you keep the meat cooking, for maybe longer than it should.

So for about 1 or 1 ½ lbs of meat we suggest cooking the skirt steak for 15 minutes. This ensures that the meat will be cooked enough, but not too much.

Remember, you can always add time, but you cant take time away. Overcooking the steak will definitely give you tough, chewy meat.

Why is it Called Pepper Steak?

It gets its name pepper steak because those are the two stars of this dish! The flavor you get from the marinated steak and the peppers are a wonderful combination.

What Can I Use in Place of Cornstarch?

For this recipe the cornstarch acts as a thickener for the gravy that is created with the juice the steak is cooked in. So, if you don’t have any cornstarch on hand, take a look at Bon Appetit’s list of 6 cornstarch substitutes that you can use instead.

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Serves: 6