Instant Pot Korean Beef and Rice

1

Add olive oil to Instant Pot and turn it to Saute Less function for 7 minutes. Add ground beef and break it up while it is cooking.

2

After it starts to brown add garlic, salt and pepper. Once Pot turns off add water and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the Pot.

3

Sprinkle in some rice and press it down into the liquid. Do not stir.

4

Place lid on Instant Pot, turn steam release handle to sealing position and set Pot to Pressure Cook High for 6 minutes.

5

Prepare sauce by dumping brown sugar, corn starch, soy sauce, ground ginger and chili peppers into a small mixing bowl. Stir to combine.

6

Once the Pot is done cooking, immediately turn steam release handle to venting position and do a Quick Release.

7

Remove the lid and stir the contents well.

8

Pour in the sauce and stir until the meat and rice are coated.

9

Dump in some cut up green onions and stir to combine.

10

Serve immediately and sprinkle on sesame seeds if desired.

11

Enjoy!