Instant Pot Korean BBQ Beef
Instant Pot Korean BBQ Beef is a flavorful, tender dish that combines the rich tastes of beef with a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe comes together quickly, delivering restaurant-quality flavors from the comfort of your home. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a satisfying meal that leaves everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and sear the beef until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the seared beef in the Instant Pot. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
- Perform a quick-release of pressure once cooking is complete.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For added flavor variation, consider using chicken thighs or pork shoulder instead of beef. - To enhance spice levels, incorporate gochujang into the marinade. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.