Instant Pot Cooked Steak Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 steaks (your preferred cut and size)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth or red wine (optional)
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper.
- Once the Instant Pot is hot, place the steaks and sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the steaks from the Instant Pot and set them aside.
- Add 1/2 cup of beef broth or red wine to the Instant Pot and deglaze the bottom, scraping up any brown bits.
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and the steaks on top of the trivet.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure valve to sealing.
- Set the Instant Pot to manual or pressure cook mode and cook the steak for the recommended time based on the thickness of the steak and desired level of doneness.
- Once the cooking time is up, release the pressure naturally for 5-10 minutes, then quickly release the remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the steaks from the Instant Pot and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the steak is cooked to your desired level of doneness.