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Instant Pot Steak Recipe with Easy Pan Sauce (Fall-Apart Tender!)

The best Instant Pot Steak recipes make succulent, fall-apart-tender steak. This one is SO good. Quick and easy with the tastiest pan sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Instant Pot Steak, Instant Pot Steak Recipes, Steak in Instant Pot
Servings: 4
Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sirloin steak for tougher cuts like chuck steak, see notes
  • 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided use
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
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Instructions

Sear the Steak

  • Turn the instant pot on Sauté mode. Season steak with salt and pepper. Add 2 tbsp of the oil and wait until it is shimmering hot (about 2 min), then sear the steaks for about 3 minutes per side, or until a golden brown crust forms.
    Transfer steak to a plate.

Prepare the Sauce

  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the instant pot and add onions and garlic, cooking until soft,.
  • Add beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits.
  • Add steaks to the instant pot and add Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.

Pressure Cook the Steaks

  • Seal the lid, cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow 10 minutes natural pressure release.
  • Remove steaks. Set Instant Pot once again to Sauté mode.

Finish the Sauce

  • Melt butter in the liquid, then add cornstarch slurry (mix cornstarch with water) to thicken the sauce, stirring constantly until it reaches desired consistency.
  • Adjust seasoning if needed.

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Notes

  • To cook a tougher steak like chuck steak, increase the cooking time to 40 minutes.
  • For a thicker sauce, adjust the amount of cornstarch slurry.
  • Let the steak rest for a few minutes before serving for optimum tenderness.
  • Serve with sides like mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 904mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 5mg