Lailani’s “Cooking Under Pressure” Mongolian Beef

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 1
Lailani's Mongolian Beef recipe cooked under pressure
in Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs flat iron steaks , pounded into 1/4-inch strips ( Top Blade )
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
3 green onions , sliced into 1-inch pieces

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
360
Sugar
28g
Fat
13g
Lailani's Mongolian beef recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that will satisfy your taste buds. The dish is made with flat iron steak strips, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and ginger, cooked in an electric pressure cooker to produce a sweet and savory sauce that coats the steak perfectly. The dish is topped with sliced green onions and can be served over rice or noodles. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for a small gathering of family and friends. Give this recipe a try and taste how amazing it is!

Instructions

1.In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of water. Set aside.
2.Turn electric pressure cooker to sauté setting. Once hot, add vegetable oil and minced garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.
3.Add soy sauce, water, dark brown sugar, ground ginger, and strips of steak to the electric pressure cooker. Stir to combine.
4.Lock the lid and turn the pressure release valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
5.Once the cook time has completed, allow for natural pressure to release (about 10-12 minutes).
6.Unlock the lid and turn the electric pressure cooker to sauté setting.
7.Add in cornstarch slurry and stir for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. The sauce will thicken a little more as it cools.
8.Stir in sliced green onions and serve over rice or noodles. Enjoy!

PROS

This Mongolian beef recipe is quick and easy to make in an electric pressure cooker, with flavorful and tender steak strips in a sweet and savory sauce.

The recipe uses simple ingredients such as soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar.

This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a meal for a small gathering.

CONS

This recipe uses brown sugar, which can make the dish high in sugar content.

The beef strips can be a bit chewy if not pounded thin enough or overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Mongolian beef recipe contains iron, protein, and essential amino acids which are important for growth and development.
The dish also has garlic and ginger which have anti-inflammatory properties that can help boost the immune system and reduce inflammation.
Pounding the steak thinly also reduces the cooking time and can help retain more of the nutrients in the meat.

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