Instant Pot Mongolian Beef

What is Mongolian Beef?

Mongolian Beef is a favorite of American Chinese restaurants. It features beef in a rich sauce. It is usually served over rice and sometimes has vegetables but is usually garnished with green onions. 

What kind of beef is in Mongolian Beef?

It usually uses flank steak, but I have found the instant pot version does well with thinly sliced rump roast or london broil which are less expensive and easier to find.

What do you serve with Mongolian Beef?

Mongolian Beef is usually served over rice, but I prefer to serve it over rice noodles. You could also serve it over cauliflower rice.

Why do you put orange zest in Mongolian Beef?

Years ago I had Mongolian Beef at a restaurant and it had a slight orange flavor. I really liked the way the orange flavor enhanced the dish and decided to add it to my recipe? If you are not a fan of orange flavor or do not have an orange, you can omit it in the recipe. 

Can I make this without and Instant Pot?

This recipe was tested in a 6 quart Instant Pot. You could make it in another pressure cooker.

Why do you use an Instant Pot?

The Instant Pot uses pressure to quickly cook and tenderize the beef. Without the pressure it would take much longer to have tender Mongolian Beef.