The Best Beef Stir Fry (Simple Instant Pot Recipe)
My Beef Stir Fry recipe is a game-changer! Quick to prepare, and packed with flavors, it’s an instant pot recipe for busy weeknight dinners or lazy weekends.
Servings 8
Ingredients
For the Stir Fry
- 2 lbs. – flank steak
- 2 tbsp. – olive oil
- 1 - red bell pepper
- 1 - yellow bell pepper
- 8 oz. – broccoli florets
- 1 medium - red onions
- ¼ lb. - sugar snap peas
- 1 bunch - green onion
- 8 oz. - mushrooms
For the Stir Fry Sauce
- 1 cup - soy sauce
- ¼ cup -sesame oil
- ¼ cup - maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. – organic beef bullion
- 1 tsp. – freshly pressed or chopped garlic
- ½ tsp. – freshly ground ginger
- 1 tbsp. – sesame seeds toasted
- 2 tbsp. - cornstarch
- ½ cup - water
Instructions
How to Prep Ingredients
- First, you need to prepare your sirloin steak, which is the star of our beef stir fry. This type of beef is tender and perfect for this recipe. You need to carefully slice the sirloin steak thinly across the grain. Doing so will help ensure that your beef is tender and absorbs the flavor well.
- Next, it’s time to prep all your veggies. You can use a variety of vegetables, but for this recipe, we recommend using carrots and snow peas. Slice or chop your veggies into bite-sized pieces. This makes it easier to cook and eat in the stir fry.
How to Make Beef Stir Fry in Instant Pot
- Once your ingredients are ready, turn on the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Wait until the light indicator shows that it’s hot. This is important since a hot pan sears the beef properly and locks in the flavor.
- Now, lay out half of your thinly sliced steak onto the bottom of the Instant Pot. Let it brown on each side for about a minute. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan, as this will cause the beef to release its juices, resulting in a dry dish.
- After browning the first batch, remove it from the pot and set it aside. Repeat the same process with the second portion of the sliced steak.
- After all the steak is browned, add and brown mushrooms. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
- With all your steak and mushrooms browned and set aside, it’s time to add all your wet ingredients back into the Instant Pot. This includes soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, beef broth, freshly pressed garlic, and ground ginger.
- These ingredients will combine to give your beef stir fry its distinct, mouth-watering flavor. Mix everything well to ensure all the steak slices are coated with the sauce.
- Next, place the lid over the Instant Pot, turn the valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. This process allows the flavors to meld together, enhancing the overall taste of your beef stir fry.
- Once the high pressure cook cycle is done, quickly release the pressure. Be careful during this step to avoid steam burns.
How to Adjust and Serve
- To thicken the sauce, dilute some cornstarch with water and stir it into the cooked meat and sauce. Turn the Instant Pot to a sauté cycle and bringthe mixture to a boil. This will give your beef stir fry a glossy, appetizing look.
- Finally, turn the Instant Pot off and stir in all the prepped veggies into the pot. Close the lid and let the hot steam soften and steam the vegetables for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- To serve, spoon your beef stir fry over a bowl of warm rice. Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds over the top for a crunch and enjoy your homemade, delicious beef stir fry.
- Your delicious Instant Pot Beef Stir Fry is ready to be served!