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Instant Pot Chinese Pepper Steak for Two

Here's how you make Instant Pot Chinese Pepper Steak for Two
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 8 ounces beef sirloin, diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons mirin
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sriracha
  • Dash black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Add the oil to the Instant Pot and press the saute button.

  • Step 2: Add the peppers and onion and cook until the onions are translucent and the chopped peppers just start to soften, about 5 minutes.

  • Step 3: Turn off the Instant Pot and remove the peppers and onions; set aside.

  • Step 4: Mix together the 1/2 cup water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, sriracha and pepper. Pour into the instant pot and add the beef cubes.

  • Step 5: Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and secure it making sure the valve is in the sealing position. Set the pot on high pressure for 15 minutes.

  • Step 6: When the pot has run its course, turn it off and set the valve to release the pressure.

  • Step 7: While the pressure is releasing, mix together the 1 tablespoon water and cornstarch.

  • Step 8: Add the cooked peppers and onions, and press the saute button.

  • Step 9: When the mixture starts to bubble stir in the cornstarch and water slurry.

  • Step 10: Once the sauce has thickened and coated the beef and veggies, turn the pot off and serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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