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
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
- 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
Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.
Nutrition
I hope you enjoy this easy Instant Pot Korean ground beef recipe as much as we do!
Angela says
I've used this recipe dozens of times now, and it is so simple and delicious!! It's easy to adjust as well; I've found myself missing random ingredients and having to substitute and it always turns out great. It's a staple in my home. 🙂
Kelly says
Does it turn out as good when doubled?
Dee says
Yes -- it tastes just as good when doubled.
Theresa S says
Love this! I've made it 4 times and my picky boyfriend gets seconds every time.
Dee says
So glad you like them! Thanks!
Gina says
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! ~Gina
Dee says
Thank you so much, Gina! I'm glad you liked the recipe!
Emily says
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.
Dee says
Thank you so much, Emily! I'm glad you like the recipe!