Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. flank or sirloin steak, cut into 1/4 inch strips
• Salt and pepper
• Oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 c. soy sauce
• 1 c. water
• 2/3 c. brown sugar
• 2 TBSP ginger, minced
• 4 TBSP water
• 4 TBSP cornstarch
• Green onions, sliced

Directions:

1. Season beef with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a skillet, and when oil begins to sizzle, brown meat in batches until all meat is browned – do not crowd. Transfer meat to a plate when browned.
3. In the Instant Pot, select saute and when it reaches HOT, add some oil; then add the garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and ginger. Stir to combine.
4. Add browned beef and any accumulated juices. Select High Pressure. Set timer for 12 minutes.
5. When beep sounds turn pressure cooker off and use a quick pressure release. When valve drops carefully remove the lid.
6. Combine the cornstarch and water, whisking until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to the sauce in the pot stirring constantly. Select Simmer and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Stir in green onions.

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