instant pot mongolian beef with quinoa and brown rice

Ingredients

  • 20 oz sirloin steak fat trimmed and sliced into chunks
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 whole green onion chopped
  • 2 cups quinoa and brown rice mix
  • 1 cup broccoli chopped
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 - 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce Use your judgement here. The more soy sauce used, the saltier the dish. You can also dilute the dish if too salty with a little water.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Seasoning: McCormicks Grill Mates Steak Seasoning, McCormicks Grill Mates BBQ Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot saute' setting. Add the olive and sesame oil to the pot.
  2. Season the meat with the seasonings. Add the sliced meat and brown on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Remove the meat from the pot.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger, 1/2 cup water, and brown sugar to the pot. Deglaze the pot by scraping the brown bits from the steak from the bottom of the pot. Saute' for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar to the pot and stir.
  5. Add the cooked meat and chopped broccoli to the pot. 
  6. Cover with lid and cook for 10 minutes using the meat setting.
  7. After 10 minutes, quick release the steam.
  8. Whisk together the 2 tablespoons of water and cornstarch. Add it to the Instant Pot and stir until the sauce thickens. Place the Instant Pot on the saute' setting.
  9. Sprinkle the green onions and sesame seeds throughout. Allow the sauce to thicken for 3 minutes.
  10. Cook the brown rice and quinoa in the microwave for 90 seconds.
  11. Serve over brown rice and quinoa.