Instant Pot Spicy Korean-Style Beef & Rice
Instant Pot Spicy Korean-Style Beef & Rice is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine to your table in a matter of minutes. This hearty bowl features tender beef simmered in a spicy gochujang sauce, served over fragrant jasmine rice. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with its rich taste and beautiful presentation. Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience that will transport you straight to Seoul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Select ‘Sauté’ on the Instant Pot, add oil, and brown the beef in batches.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, gochujang, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Pour over the browned beef.
- Close the lid and set to ‘Manual’ mode for 35 minutes on high pressure.
- While cooking, rinse jasmine rice under cold water and cook separately according to package instructions.
- Once done, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before venting any remaining steam. Fluff rice and serve topped with beef mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Customize your dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added nutrition. Adjust spice level by varying the amount of gochujang according to your taste preference.