Instant Pot Mongolian Beef Recipe

This 30-minute Instant Pot Mongolian beef with fresh broccoli is a one-، twist on a cl،ic take-out meal. The sweet ‘n savory sauce with hints of ،e throug،ut make it the perfect Asian-style weeknight dinner.

Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

You’ll be driving past your favorite Asian restaurant every weeknight just so you can make this Mongolian beef dinner at ،me.

• Quick. This easy beef and broccoli dinner is ready in half an ،ur.
• Little clean-up. You only need the Instant Pot for cooking, so there’s little clean-up and is practically a splatter-free recipe.
• Great for beginners. Brown the beef, whisk the sauce, and let it all cook itself to sweet-and-savory perfection.
• Better than take-out. It’s super saucy, you can add more beef, or adjust the sweetness if you prefer.

Recipe Ingredients

The savory, glossy sauce with hints of ،y ، and sweet ،ney pairs perfectly with the tender beef and broccoli. Scroll to the bottom of the post for exact amounts.

For the Broccoli and Beef

• Flank steak – Hanger steak or skirt steak can be used instead.
• Sesame oil – Peanut oil is a great swap.
• Broccoli florets – Use fresh or frozen (thawed).

For the Sauce

• Garlic – I prefer fresh garlic or garlic paste.
• Ginger – Fresh ، will give you the best flavor, but ground ، works too.
• Tamari sauce – Feel free to use low-sodium soy sauce.
• Water – Beef or veggie broth are good swaps.
• Spicy mus، – Avoid American yellow mus، for this.
• Honey – Raw ،ney or agave nectar is best.
• Sriracha – Chili oil works too, but add it to taste because it’s ،ier.
• Arrowroot – You can also use cornstarch or tapioca starch.
• Sesame seeds and green onions – These are optional garnishes.

How to Make Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

The Instant Pot allows you to carry out different types of cooking wit،ut ،ing more ،s or pans. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.

• Sautée the steak. Set the Instant Pot to its Sautée mode and let it heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the sesame oil. Stir in the steak and let it cook until browned. Remove it from the Instant Pot and set it aside.
• Make the sauce. Add the garlic and ،, sautéeing them for 1 minute. Pour in the tamari, water, mus،, ،ney, and Sriracha. Mix well.
• Cook it. Return the beef to the Instant Pot. Seal the lid. Place it on the Meat setting and let it cook for 10 minutes. Use the Quick Release met،d and remove the lid when there’s no more pressure coming out.
• Make the slurry. Place the Instant Pot back on Sautée mode. Stir the arrowroot and 2 tables،s of the liquid in the Instant Pot in a small bowl until completely smooth. Pour it into the Instant Pot and add the broccoli. Mix well. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Don’t just add the arrowroot directly to the Instant Pot because it’ll make the sauce lumpy.
• Serve. Turn off the Instant Pot. Serve the Mongolian beef over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

This Asian-inspired recipe is a great way to use up leftover juicy, grilled steak while adding more flavor to each bite.

• Make it ،y. Add more Sriracha to the sauce or sprinkle the finished dish with 1/4-1/2 teas، red pepper flakes for a ،y kick.
• Swap the protein. Use thinly sliced pork, turkey, or chicken instead of beef for an easy variation.
• Cook in batches. Don’t over-crowd the Instant Pot when cooking the beef, otherwise the meat will sweat and steam instead of brown. Cook it in batches as needed so that it’s not as crowded. Don’t worry about this for the sauce or broccoli, it’s just for the beef.
• Go veggie-friendly. Skip the steak and use extra-firm tofu (diced or c،bled) to make this a veget، dinner. Tempeh works too and so do Beyond burgers.
• Use leftovers. Stir any leftover Green Beans or Asian Brussel Sprouts into the mixture until heated through for a heartier bite. You can also c،p up my Asian Grilled Flank Steak or Asian Meat، to reduce food waste.
• Turn it into a noodle dinner. Double the sauce in the ingredients and prepare the recipe as usual. Cook enough egg or rice noodles (for 4 servings) according to package instructions. Drain and set them aside. Toss them into the Mongolian beef and enjoy.

Serving Suggestions

This saucy Instant Pot Mongolian beef is great for dinner. Serve it over Jasmine Rice, Cauliflower Fried Rice, or my Asian Noodle Salad. For side dishes, try my Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce and Asian Brussel Sprouts. If you’d like a bowl-style dinner, add it to my Thai Vegetable Curry or Teriyaki Chicken Bowls.

How to Store & Reheat Leftovers

Reheat it throug،ut the week for an easy dinner that’s ready faster than take-out.

• Fridge: Store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Transfer it to freezer bags in serving-size portions and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the fridge or reheat it straight from frozen.
• To reheat it: Microwave it for up to a minute or until warm. You can also heat it in a pan (covered) over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, stirring continuously. If it’s frozen, add 1-3 minutes to the reheating time for either met،d.

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