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Instant Pot Korean Beef and Rice Bowls

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Prepare tender, flavorful Korean-style beef quickly using your Instant Pot, served over rice for a complete weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup water or beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)
  • Cooked white or brown rice, for serving
  • Optional toppings: Sliced green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. In the inner pot of your Instant Pot, combine the ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Stir well until the beef is coated with the sauce mixture.
  2. Pour the 1/2 cup of water or beef broth over the mixture. Do not stir after adding the liquid.
  3. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to sealing.
  4. Select the Manual or Pressure Cook setting and set the time for 8 minutes on High Pressure.
  5. When the cooking cycle finishes, allow for a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 5 minutes, then carefully perform a Quick Release (QR) for any remaining pressure.
  6. Open the lid. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
  7. Turn the Instant Pot to the Sauté function (Normal setting). Stir the slurry into the beef mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Serve the Korean beef immediately over bowls of cooked rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • If you prefer a less sweet flavor, reduce the brown sugar to 3 tablespoons.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute the water with beef broth when adding the liquid.
  • You can cook your rice separately while the beef is pressure cooking for faster assembly.

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