Instant Pot Skinny Mongolian Beef

This Skinny Mongolian Beef is a delicious, savory favorite that can be made in an instant pot or slow cooker, and paleo/whole 30 diet compliant!

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Easy Instant Pot Skinny Mongolian Beef

Instant Pot meals are everywhere lately - they are so easy and make such delicious meals lightning quick - and I HAD to try one out. Let me tell you - if you've been holding out on buying an Instant Poyou're majorly missing out!

But the best part of this skinny mongolian beef? It can be made in a skillet or a slow cooker if you don't have an Instant Pot! It's still super simple and totally paleo/whole 30 compliant - so make this tasty dish whatever way works best for you! It's so hard to stick to healthy eating plans, this is one meal you don't have to work too hard on!!!

How to make Skinny Mongolian Beef

First assemble these ingredients:

• Flank Steak – flank steak is a cut from the cow's belly and is very lean which makes it ideal for diets.
• Arrowroot powder - arrowroot powder is the diet friendly equivalent of cornstarch and will help the flank steak brown more effectively. You can buy some here.
• Olive oil - I use olive oil to keep the carrot and steak from sticking to the instant pot or pan. You can use any oil that has a high smoke point.
• Ginger powder - ginger powder will add some heat to this Mongolian beef recipe. You can also use fresh grated ginger for a more intense flavor.
• Garlic coconut aminos - this is a very common keto, whole 30, and paleo substitute for soy sauce you can buy some here.
• Water - water will help thin the sauce, when things go into the Instant pot or slow cooker you need moisture so everything doesn't stick.
• Honey - honey will add a sweet element to the sauce, I like to use local wild honey for the best flavor.
• Grated carrot – you can often find this pre-grated at the grocery store which will save you some time and dishes.

Use the following method if using an Instant Pot

Coat the meat. Coat the flank steak with arrowroot powder and set aside.

Use Instant Pot. Set your instant pot to sauté and add all the other ingredients. Let cook till sauce has reduced by about half then add the meat to the cooker, briefly cook then cover instant pot and cook 25 minutes.

Finish. When beef is cooked and tender and sauce is thickened the Mongolian beef is done. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and red pepper flakes as you like.

Use the following method if using a Slow Cooker

Coat the meat. Coat the flank steak with arrowroot powder and set aside.

Sauté. Add oil to a large skillet on medium high heat and brown the beef, set aside. Add all the other ingredients to the skillet and cook till reduced by half.

Slow cook it. Add the contents of the skillet to a slow cooker and cook it on high for 2 hours or low for 4.

Finish. When beef is cooked and tender and sauce is thickened the Mongolian beef is done. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and red pepper flakes as you like.

Tips and Tricks for perfect Skinny Mongolian Beef

Swap the sweetener. If you're sticking to a whole 30 diet, swap the honey for (no sugar added) apple juice concentrate, or dates that are soaked in water and blended.

Try it with chicken. The thin sliced beef in this recipe can be swapped with chicken that has been sliced thin or even tofu for a vegan dinner.

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Yield: 4

Instant Pot Skinny Mongolian Beef

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This delicious mongolian beef can be made in an instant pot or a slow cooker and is paleo and whole 30 compliant!

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds flank steak, thinly sliced
• ¼ cups arrowroot powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon ginger powder
• ¾ cups garlic coconut aminos
• ¾ cups water
• ¾ cups honey
• ½ cups grated carrot
• Optional Garnishes: sesame seeds, green onions, red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Cover thinly sliced flank steak in arrowroot powder.
2. Set aside.
3. Add all other ingredients to instant pot set to sauté and cook till sauce is reduced by half.
4. If using a slow cooker add the oil to a skillet over high heat and cook the beef until it is browned. Add all the other ingredients to the skillet and reduce by half.
5. If using instant pot add beef to other ingredients cover and cook for 25 minutes.
6. If using a slow cooker add the browned beef and contents of the skillet into slow cooker and cook 2 hours on high or 4 hours on low.
7. It will be done when beef is cooked and tender, and sauce is thickened.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and red pepper flakes.

Notes

If you're sticking to a whole 30 diet, swap the honey for (no sugar added) apple juice concentrate, or dates that are soaked in water and blended.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 448Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 90mgSodium 93mgCarbohydrates 44gFiber 2gSugar 36gProtein 34g

Nutrition is automatically calculated by Nutritionix - please verify all nutrition information independently and consult with a doctor or nutritionist for any and all medical and diet advice.

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