Description
Instant Pot Chinese Pepper Steak is a delightful dish that brings together tender strips of flank steak and colorful bell peppers in a rich, savory sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights while still impressing your family and friends. Serve it over rice or noodles to soak up the delicious flavors, making every bite a comforting experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, sliced against the grain
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak into thin strips (about 1/2 inch thick). Chop the bell peppers and onion into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.
- Set the Instant Pot to saut? mode. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering. Sear the flank steak for about three minutes until browned; season with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot; stir for an additional minute.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour over the beef mixture.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for eight minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release by switching to venting mode. Add bell peppers; let sit for one minute before serving.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg