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Instant Pot Korean Beef

Instant Pot Spicy Korean Bee

A spicy Korean beef recipe that is full of mouthwatering flavor and umami. Easy and quick to prepare you can have everything ready in 90 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Keyword beef, gochujang, Instant Pot, korean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Korean Chili Paste
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3-4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes

Rice and a vegetable side dish if desired.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in your instant pot or slow cooker, stirring to combine.
  2. Close the lid, and make sure the pressure release valve is turned to "SEALING."
  3. Press the MEAT program button, and adjust the time to 40 minutes. The pot should reach pressure within 10-15 minutes. Once the pot reaches pressure, it will begin counting down the 40 minutes.
  4. Once the Instant Pot is finished it’s cooking cycle let it sit for 25 minutes before venting. Also known as a natural pressure release.
  5. If you are making rice and a maybe steaming a vegetable this is the time to make it.
  6. Carefully release any pressure left at that time by turning the pressure release valve to "VENTING."

Serve over rice with a vegetable if desired.

Recipe Notes

If you want to use a slow cooker instead, you can cook this recipe on low for 8 to 10 hours.