korean ground beef bulgogi

similar to this other recipe from before, but way simpler, and just as delicious!

korean ground beef bulgogi
serves 8

2 tsp vegetable oil
2 lbs ground beef or turkey
7 cloves garlic
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp ginger root, minced
1/2 apple or pear, grated (optional)
3/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 tsp white or black pepper

3 cups rice (we use basmati)
4 1/2 cups water

4 green onions, sliced
sesame seeds

Turn on the instant pot to Saute setting. When it's hot, add the oil and cook the ground meat until no longer pink. Drain the excess fat if there is more than a few teaspoons.

Add garlic, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, apple/pear (if using), red pepper flakes (if using) and white pepper. Mix well, scraping the bottom of the pot.

Close the lid and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position. Press the Pressure Cook / Manual button and set to cook for 4 minutes. When the cook cycle is finished, let the pot sit undisturbed for 9 minutes (9 minute Natural Release). Then turn the steam release knob to the Venting positiona nd release the remaining steam.

Serve bulgogi over rice, on lettuce leaves or in tortillas. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.