Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef

Teriyaki beef in the instant pot is a delicious recipe that’s quick and easy for a weeknight meal with little prep and a short cook time.

Teriyaki has always been one of my favorite flavors when it comes to Japanese food. I love the sweet but savory taste with the bit of saltiness in there, too. If you choose to, you can make your own homemade teriyaki sauce for the recipe. But since we were short on time, I wanted this to be an easy recipe in less time than it would take to make a sauce from scratch.

Surprisingly, this was a recipe the whole family enjoyed. The boys didn’t eat the cooked onions, but they liked the beef with sauce.

By pressure cooking the meat, it’s done quickly for an easy weeknight dinner. If you have more time, you could also make it in the slow cooker, though that would have a longer cooking time. I would also sear the meat before adding it to the slow cooker to make sure it cooks through properly. If you use a slow cooker, you can use tougher cuts of meat since it will soften as it cooks.

The Best Cut of Beef to Use

While there are so many different cuts of beef, there are a few that will work best for teriyaki beef in the instant pot. I used a container of Angus beef already cut into strips. You can also use skirt steak, sirloin steak, or stew meat. You want to use tender beef that you can cut into strips or chunks. Because it’s being cooked in a sauce, you can usually use a less expensive cut of beef such as round steak. Any of these can be found in your local grocery store.

Teriyaki Beef Sides & Garnish

The first side that always comes to mind with Japanese dishes and teriyaki recipes is a layer of white rice or brown rice. It’s perfect when adding a bit of the thick teriyaki sauce to the top of the rice. I also like to have some pan-fried broccoli with meals such as this. You can add a bit of sesame oil and fresh ginger when you cook it for more flavor.

To garnish the teriyaki beef, I would add some sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or red pepper flakes.

Teriyaki Beef Step by Step

Ingredients

• 1 lb stir fry beef
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 cup water

Preparation

Place the beef in the bottom of the pot.

Add the sliced onion on top and pour the teriyaki sauce and water over everything.

Stir to loosen the beef and onions and coat them with the sauce.

Put the lid on, set it to seal, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

Allow a natural release for 5 minutes then manually do a quick release of the pressure.

Serve the beef teriyaki warm over rice if desired.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef Leftovers

Storage: Store leftover teriyaki beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating: Reheat the beef in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through. If it’s dry, you can add more water, teriyaki sauce, beef broth, or a bit of olive oil to the pan.

Freezing: You can freeze teriyaki beef for up to 2-3 months. The meat will absorb the sauce, though, so you may want to add up to a cup of water when you reheat.

Recipe

Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef

Teriyaki beef in the instant pot is a delicious recipe that's quick and easy for a weeknight meal with little prep and a short cook time.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Pressure Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 40 minutes minutes

Course:

Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

beef

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instant pot

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steak

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stir fry

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stir fry beef

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teriyaki

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teriyaki sauce

Dietary Needs:

Dairy-Free

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Egg-Free

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Gluten-Free

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Nut-Free

Meat:

Beef

Cooking Method:

Instant Pot

Servings: 4

5 from 10 votes

Ingredients

• 1 lb stir fry beef
• 1/2 onion (sliced)
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 cup water

Recommended Equipment

• Instant Pot

Instructions

• Place the beef in the bottom of the pot
• Add the sliced onion on top and pour the teriyaki sauce and water over everything
• Stir to loosen the beef and onions and coat them with the sauce
• Put the lid on, set it to seal, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes
• Allow a natural release for 5 minutes then manually do a quick release of the pressure
• Serve the beef teriyaki warm over rice if desired

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Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Teriyaki Beef

Amount Per Serving (0.25 lb)

Calories 228 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 70mg23%

Sodium 2823mg118%

Potassium 569mg16%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 0.3g1%

Sugar 11g12%

Protein 30g60%

Vitamin A 0.3IU0%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 44mg4%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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