Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef is a quick and easy dinner that takes less than 30 minutes to make in the pressure cooker and is kid approved! Perfect for busy days!
This Instant Pot Korean ground beef is one of the absolute easiest Instant Pot recipes you can make! It’s simple, quick and ready in about 30 minutes. Whether you’re a new Instant Pot user or a seasoned pro, I think you’ll love this quick and easy dinner.
I’m always looking for new easy ground beef recipes to make. Instant Pot taco meat is frequently on the menu, especially after my daughter gets her braces adjusted, and even though it’s a family favorite, I like to change things up now and then.
When I saw this stovetop Korean Beef recipe on our monthly meal plan, I knew I had to make a similar version in the pressure cooker. It reminds me of Korean BBQ beef from our local Asian takeout.
You guys, my family loved this Korean beef! Seriously, they think it’s one of the best ground beef recipes ever, which is definitely a compliment.
It’s a little bit sweet, a little bit salty and has just the right amount of spice, thanks to a touch of sriracha sauce. You’ll want to add this easy ground beef dinner to your regular meal rotation!
How do you make Korean beef in the Instant Pot pressure cooker?
Start out by browning the ground beef in the Instant Pot I use very lean ground beef, so I don’t usually drain the meat, but you can if you want. Then, stir in a few seasonings.
Next, add some beef broth, and deglaze the pot if you need to. Then, add some brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and sriracha sauce, and pressure cook it!
You can do a quick release or allow a natural release while you get your sides ready. And that’s it!
What do you serve with Korean Beef?
We love Instant Pot Korean beef over jasmine rice. I just make a batch of rice in my other Instant Pot while the beef is cooking. I serve it with a side of broccoli and maybe some frozen egg rolls.
You could also do lettuce wraps for a low carb version or make it into a stir fry with noodles and veggies.
Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef Recipe
Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Hit SAUTE button, and when it reads Hot, add the olive oil and ground beef. Break apart with spatula or wooden spoon, and cook until no longer pink, then stir in garlic powder, ginger, minced onions and sea salt
- Hit CANCEl, then pour in beef broth, and deglaze pan to make sure no browned bits are on bottom of pot.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and sriracha, but do not stir. Place lid on top, and turn vent knob to sealing position. Hit PRESSURE COOK for 5 minutes
- Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure, then begin counting down and cook. After 5 minutes, do a quick release or let pressure release naturally.
- When pin drops, remove lid and stir. Optional -- To thicken beef, hit CANCEl, then hit SAUTE and cook for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce liquid.
Notes
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I hope you enjoy this easy Instant Pot Korean ground beef recipe as much as we do!
Amy M says
Easy to make and my 9yo son even enjoyed, and he doesn’t always have an “adventurous” palate. Used Trader Joe’s sriracha, which isn’t as hot as Rooster brand.
Dee says
I’m happy to hear that, Amy. Thanks so much!
Kenneth Brooks Jr says
Might want to use some Korean red pepper paste in place of the Sriracha (Thailand sauce). Not sure why it is called Korean when it uses no Red pepper paste or fresh garlic. After spending twenty plus years in Korea it misses the real flavors but is a good simple dish. Thanks for sharing.
Dee says
This is definitely an Americanized version — sriracha is just usually easier to find. Glad you liked it, though.
Danielle B Vogel says
added stir-fry vegetables with noodles after the beef was finished and sauted them for about 10 minutes. Made four large portions for lunch for the week.
Dee says
That sounds delicious! So happy your family lied it!
Shelley says
Hi Dee, Is there a way to cook rice in the pot with the beef? On top of the beef maybe? Sorry, I am fairly new to using the instant pot.
Dee says
Hi Shelley! Yes, you can do the pot in pot method. Saute the beef, add the remaining ingredients, then put the rice and water in a bowl on the trivet and cook for 4 minutes with a 10 minute gradual release. This will work with white or jasmine rice. Brown rice takes longer.
Debby says
Good recipe but I would recommend using 1/2 of the brown sugar, so 1/8 cup. A little too sweet for my family.
Dee says
See, we think it’s just perfect as is. But, it’s very easy to change the ingredients to suit your own tastes. 🙂
Cindy says
This looks good. However, I guess i’m wondering what makes it Korean? Sriracha isn’t Korean.
Dee says
Sriracha just gives it a little bit of heat, and it’s common enough that people can find it easily. Any other spice can be used or left out for a milder version.
Lisa says
Delicious! Thank you for the easy, tasty recipe. I used only a pound of ground beef, since that’s what I had, and left everything else the same. It turned out wonderful!
Dee says
So glad you liked it, Lisa! 🙂
Miz Helen says
The recipe for your Korean Ground Beef looks delicious! Hope you are enjoying your week and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says
This looks perfect for any night of the week!
Amy says
Bring on the beef! This is just what I needed to change up things at dinner!
Manish says
I just tried this recipe…though with pork/turkey blend. it’s so tasty and easy. Thanks!
Dee says
Thanks so much, Manish! So happy you liked it! 🙂
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
I love easy meals like this for busy weeknights!
Des says
Time to dust of the Instant Pot and make this delicious dinner. I love all the flavor that comes out in this.
Jacque Hastert says
I have always heard amazing things about Korean beef. I can’t wait to grab the ingredients and make this!
Catalina says
Everything is easier with the Instant Pot, doesn’t it? This Korean Beef is definitely a winner!
Dee says
Thanks, Catalina. It’s a new family favorite!
Dorothy Reinhold says
The IP makes it so easy to try new dishes! This looks like a winner.
Dee says
My family loved it, Dorothy. So easy!
Demeter says
This sounds so flavorful and super easy to make using the instant pot! Great for dinner especially during this crazy holiday season.
Dee says
Thanks, Demeter. It’s perfect for this crazy busy season! 🙂