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Two plates of stir-fried beef with red and green bell peppers served over white rice, with an additional bowl of plain white rice beside them.

Instant Pot Pepper Steak Recipe

5 from 2 votes
This Instant Pot pepper steak is a tender, savory meal featuring sliced beef and bell peppers served over fluffy rice.
Serving6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Pressurize Time 10 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoon 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 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoon water
  • 2 bell peppers, seeds removed and thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice

Equipment

Instructions

  • Press the SAUTE button on the Instant Pot.
  • Add the oil to the pot.
  • Once the oil is hot, add in ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute or until you can start to smell it cooking. Press the CANCEL button.
  • Add in beef broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Whisk liquid together with the ginger and garlic.
  • Place the steak in the liquid, place the lid on top, and move the valve to SEALING (not venting).
  • Press the PRESSURE COOK button and set timer for 15 minutes.
  • While beef is cooking, mix together cornstarch and water. Set aside.
  • As soon as the timer is finished, do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure (if you do a natural release, the meat might be overcooked).
  • Remove the lid and pour in the cornstarch mixture, mixing it in quickly so that it doesn't leave behind clumps.
  • Add in the peppers and onions. Press the SAUTE button and let the mixture cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens up and the vegetables have softened slightly (about 1-2 minutes). Serve over cooked rice.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 355 kcal · Carbohydrates: 29 g · Protein: 29 g · Fat: 14 g · Saturated Fat: 4 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 0.4 g · Cholesterol: 71 mg · Sodium: 731 mg · Potassium: 498 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 3 g · Vitamin A: 1291 IU · Vitamin C: 52 mg · Calcium: 28 mg · Iron: 3 mg
Cuisine: Asian
Cost: $12
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Main Course