Description
A flavorful and tender Instant Pot Pepper Beef dish featuring marinated stir-fry beef cooked to perfection with crisp bell peppers and spring onions, all coated in a rich, caramelized sauce made from soy, hoisin, and brown sugar. Ideal for a quick, delicious weeknight meal served over steamed white rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Marinade
- 1 lb stir fry beef (or skirt steak)
- 3/4 cup water
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, quartered
- 1 green bell pepper, quartered
- 1 bundle spring onion, quartered
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Chop the red and green bell peppers and the spring onions into quarters and set them aside for later use.
- Cook Beef: Place the stir fry beef into the instant pot along with 3/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Seal the lid and set the instant pot to high pressure for 20 minutes. After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release to fully depressurize.
- Drain Beef Juice: Remove the beef from the instant pot and drain the cooking liquid to prepare for the next step.
- Make Sauce: In a bowl, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, fresh ginger, and hoisin sauce. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth sauce.
- Sauté Vegetables and Beef: Add the chopped bell peppers and spring onions to the instant pot. Set the pot to sauté mode and stir fry the vegetables for about 3 minutes with the cooked beef, allowing them to soften slightly while blending flavors.
- Add Sauce and Caramelize: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables in the pot. Continue cooking on sauté mode for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and caramelizes, coating all ingredients.
- Serve: Serve the Instant Pot Pepper Beef hot, ideally accompanied by steamed white rice garnished with the chives from the spring onions for added freshness and aroma.
Notes
- You can substitute skirt steak with any tender stir fry beef cut.
- Make sure to use fresh garlic and ginger to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
- For a spicier version, add chopped chili or chili flakes when sautéing vegetables.
- Ensure the bell peppers are not overcooked to maintain a nice crunch.
- The dish can be paired with steamed jasmine or basmati rice for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Instant Pot Pepper Beef, stir fry beef recipe, quick beef dinner, hoisin sauce beef, pepper beef stir fry
