Instant Pot Mongolian Beef (Paleo)
- 1 pound flank steak, cut into 1/4-inch thick pieces against the grain
- 2 teaspoons arrowroot or tapioca flour
- 2 tablespoons butter or avocado oil
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
- 3 teaspoons ginger, grated (divided)
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped*
Sautéed Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, cut into match sticks
- 2 cups, napa cabbage thickly sliced
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnishes:
- 1 bunch green onion, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seed, for garnish
- Toss flank steak with arrowroot powder.
- Set Instant Pot to saute and when hot, add 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Brown flank steak, in 2-3 batches.
- In separate bowl combine coconut aminos, beef broth, 2 teaspoons garlic, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, fish sauce, dates and pour over beef.
- Set Instant Pot on manual high pressure for 12 minutes.
- While beef cooks heat a large skillet over high heat.
- Once hot, add oil and then add 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, peppers, carrots and cabbage. Sauté until vegetables are soft and fragrant 5-7 minutes.
- Once soft, add 1 teaspoon sesame oil, rice wine vinegar and salt and pepper and remove to serving platter.
- When beef is finished, turn the knob to quick release.
- Top with optional garnish and serve with vegetables.
Notes
- *Can sub out 2 tablespoons of honey or coconut sugar if you don’t want to use dates. Dates make it Whole30-Compliant.
- Want your sauce even thicker? At the end, add a slurry: 1 tablespoon arrowroot flour and 1 tablespoon water. Whisk together then add to the pot after step 9. Mix and let thicken.
- When browning your meat, if it’s very thin, it may stick a little, that’s okay!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 406
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2.8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 78mg