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Instant Pot Beef and Rice

This Easy Instant Pot Beef and rice dish will be your new go to favorite dish! With hints of sesame seed and brown rice, it'll be a real winner in your home!
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David Murphy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Additional Time 8 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 4

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 Tabelspoons sesame oil divided
  • 2 Tablespoon shoney
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ t. garlic powder
  • ½ t. onion powder
  • 2 t. fresh ginger finely minced
  • 1 t. crushed red pepper flakes
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • lbs. stew beef cubed
  • c. water or beef broth
  • 1 c. long-grain brown rice rinsed and drained
  • 1 T. sesame seeds
  • 3 T. fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

  • 1. Combine soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, honey,
    lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh ginger, and red pepper flakes in a glass or other non-reactive bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Set aside.

  • 2.  Place the beef cubes into a sealable plastic bag and
    pour the marinade on top. Seal and gently turn the bag to thoroughly coat the beef. Marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or place in the refrigerator overnight. Turn bag occasionally for even distribution of the marinade. 

  • 3. To prepare, add remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil to
    Instant Pot and press the “Sauté” button. Adjust the heat setting to high. Once hot, transfer the beef cubes to the Instant Pot and discard the remaining marinade. Brown the beef on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add the beef
    broth and scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the container.

  • 4. Turn Instant Pot off and add brown rice. Season with
    salt and black pepper, to taste. Add lid and securely lock. Flip the pressure value to the “Sealing” position and press the “Manual” button. Adjust setting to high and set cook time for 22 minutes. After a brief pause, the Instant Pot will automatically start building pressure.

  • 5. When cook time is complete, allow pressure to release
    naturally for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.

  • 6. Carefully remove lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
    Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped parsley, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite sides. Enjoy!


Notes

Tip: For best results, marinate the beef the night before for the meat to develop more flavor.