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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
- 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I hope you enjoy this easy Instant Pot Korean ground beef recipe as much as we do!
This was tasty, but we didn’t get a Korean flavor as much as a mild ginger teriyaki. We did not have dried onion flakes, so I used some onion powder instead. I also reduced the salt. I think next time I would use some gochujang instead of the sriracha and finish the dish with some thinly sliced scallion greens and toasted sesame seeds.
This is more of an Americanized version, but you can certainly sub gochujang sauce for more flavor.
Easy, fast, delicious!
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. 🙂
Does it turn out as good when doubled?
Yes — it tastes just as good when doubled.
Love this! I’ve made it 4 times and my picky boyfriend gets seconds every time.
So glad you like them! Thanks!
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
Thank you so much, Gina! I’m glad you liked the recipe!
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.
Thank you so much, Emily! I’m glad you like the recipe!