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    Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Dec 3, 2018 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    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!

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    instant pot korean ground beef topped with scallions over rice in white bowl

    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.ground beef and spices in instant pot

    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!

    korean ground beef ingredients in instant pot

    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 with parsley and green onions in white bowl

    Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef Recipe

    instant pot korean ground beef topped with scallions over rice in white bowl

    Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef

    Published by Dee
    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!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    pressure time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 7
    Calories 209 kcal

    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
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup low sodium beef broth
    • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • ¼ 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

    Recipe was made in 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker.
    I use lean or extra lean beef, so I usually don't need to drain grease. You can drain the meat if you need to before adding seasonings.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 21gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 583mgPotassium: 416mgSugar: 8gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 2.6mg
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    Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef Recipe with rice

    I hope you enjoy this easy Instant Pot Korean ground beef recipe as much as we do!

     

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    1. Theresa S says

      January 26, 2022 at 5:58 pm

      Love this! I've made it 4 times and my picky boyfriend gets seconds every time.5 stars

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      • Dee says

        January 27, 2022 at 9:37 pm

        So glad you like them! Thanks!

    2. Gina says

      October 16, 2021 at 10:21 am

      This is exactly the kind of easy ground beef recipe I needed today. My son will love it. Easy to keep in the fridge for a quick meal for him to grab. I try to keep these types of foods available for him because he is a working college student. Thank you so much! ~Gina5 stars

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      • Dee says

        October 17, 2021 at 12:59 pm

        Thank you so much, Gina! I'm glad you liked the recipe!

    3. Emily says

      January 17, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      Love this recipe!! I make it all the time and it always tastes great. I sometimes use ground turkey or ground chicken, but find the beef always tastes best.

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      • Dee says

        January 20, 2021 at 9:14 pm

        Thank you so much, Emily! I'm glad you like the recipe!

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