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Instant Pot Mongolian Beef with Quinoa and Brown Rice

Instant Pot Mongolian Beef with Quinoa and Brown Rice is a quick and easy recipe with juicy sirloin steak and sweet and savory sauce.
Course dinner, lunch
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 455kcal

Ingredients

  • 20 oz sirloin steak fat trimmed and sliced into chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 whole green onion chopped
  • 2 cups quinoa and brown rice mix
  • 1 cup broccoli chopped
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 - 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce Use your judgement here. The more soy sauce used, the saltier the dish. You can also dilute the dish if too salty with a little water.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or sweetener
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Seasoning: McCormicks Grill Mates Steak Seasoning, McCormicks Grill Mates BBQ Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Turn on the Instant Pot saute' setting. Add the olive and sesame oil to the pot.
  • Season the meat with the seasonings. Add the sliced meat and brown on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Remove the meat from the pot.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, 1/2 cup water, and brown sugar to the pot. Deglaze the pot by scraping the brown bits from the steak from the bottom of the pot. Saute' for 2 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar to the pot and stir.
  • Add the cooked meat and chopped broccoli to the pot. 
  • Cover with lid and cook for 10 minutes using the meat setting.
  • After 10 minutes, quick release the steam.
  • Whisk together the 2 tablespoons of water and cornstarch. Add it to the Instant Pot and stir until the sauce thickens. Place the Instant Pot on the saute' setting.
  • Sprinkle the green onions and sesame seeds throughout. Allow the sauce to thicken for 3 minutes.
  • Cook the brown rice and quinoa in the microwave for 90 seconds.
  • Serve over brown rice and quinoa.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal