Name: Chili Garlic Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 pounds Chuck Roast, cut into 2 inch chunks; 2 tsp avocado oil; 1 tsp sesame oil (optional); 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp cloves; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 C soy sauce; 3/4 C water or beef broth for a richer flavor; 1/3 C brown sugar; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce; 3 cloves of garlic, grated or minced; 1/4 c rice vinegar; 1 tbsp corn starch; 1 tbsp water; 1 cucumber, sliced as thin as possible (I used a mandolin); 1 small yellow onion, sliced as thin as possible; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce; scallions; sesame seeds; rice

Description

Easy weeknight meal: Tender, Flavorful, Asian Chili Garlic Beef made in the instant pot, served with rice and steamed vegetables.

Ingredients

2 pounds Chuck Roast, cut into 2 inch chunks
2 tsp avocado oil
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)

Seasoning

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp black pepper

Cooking Sauce

1/2 C soy sauce
3/4 C water or beef broth for a richer flavor
1/3 C brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce
3 cloves of garlic, grated or minced
1/4 c rice vinegar

Thickener

1 tbsp corn starch
1 tbsp water

quick pickled cucumber and onions

1 cucumber, sliced as thin as possible (I used a mandolin)
1 small yellow onion, sliced as thin as possible
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce

garnishes

scallions
sesame seeds
rice

Instructions

Prepare the seasoning mixture: Combine the cayenne pepper, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Toss with the cut chuck roast.
Prepare the cooking sauce: Whisk together the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, grated ginger and garlic, chili garlic sauce, and rice vinegar till the brown sugar is fully dissolved.
Brown the seasoned beef in the avocado oil and sesame oil using this ‘sauté’ feature. You just want them to get a little color; approx. 5 minutes total. Work in batched to not overcrowd the pot. Set the already browned beef aside.
Add the beef back to the pot and pour the cooking sauce over the top.
Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Do a quick release.
If preparing quick pickled cucumbers and onions: Stir together the rice vinegar, brown sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Combine with thinly sliced cucumbers and onion. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare the thickener: Mix the 1 tbsp of cornstarch with the 1 tbsp of water. Add to the pot. Use the sauté feature and let it come to a simmer for approx. 3 minutes.
Serve with cooked rice or noodles, and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

To make in your slow cooker: Prepare seasoning and cooking sauce as stated. Brown the beef on HIGH and place in the slow cooker. Pour cooking sauce over the top and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours*.

Cook temperatures for slow cookers vary so check at the minimum time and adjust as necessary.