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Instant Pot Steak with homemade gluten free gravy on a plate with mashed potatoes and broccoli
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Easy Instant Pot Steak with Homemade Beef Gravy

A delicious steak dinner in a pinch! This Easy Instant Pot Steak with Homemade Beef Gravy is an easy, one-pot recipe that cooks to perfection in just 20 minutes!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 2 steaks
Calories 475kcal
Author Mary Smith

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 6-8 oz steaks of choice I prefer New York Strips or Ribeyes for this recipe! Typically mine are about 1 inch thick.
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Gravy

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder

Instructions

  • Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel. Combine the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme in a bowl, then rub all over both sides of the steaks.
  • Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and add the olive oil. Let it get HOT for 3-4 minutes. Gently add the steaks and sear for 2 minutes on each side. Remove the steaks and set aside.
  • Add in the ghee and let it melt (keeping the pot on Saute mode). Add the onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add in the beef broth and use a wooden spoon to deglaze/scrape the bottom of the pot (important so you don't get the burn message!) Add the trivet on top of the mushrooms and onions. Place the steaks on top of the trivet.
  • Lock the lid and turn the vent to sealing. Cook on manual high pressure for 2 minutes (this is for medium steaks), then manually release the steam.
  • Remove the steaks and tent them with foil while you make the gravy. 
  • Hit the cancel/keep warm button, then turn the pot back to Saute mode. Mix the arrowroot powder & water together to create a slurry. Add it to the pot and continue to stir while the gravy bubbles and thickens. This shouldn't take long. Serve the gravy on top of the steaks and enjoy!  

Notes

Temperature: Here is an easy guide! Use an instant-read thermometer to determine your desired temperature. Keep in mind that the timing will depend on the thickness of your steak. Mine were about 1 inch thick. 
Rare: 125-130F, Medium Rare: 130-135F, Medium: 135-140F, Medium Well: 140-150F, Well: 155-165F.
Medium/Rare Steaks: For medium rare/rare steaks, you can stop after searing them! No need to pressure cook the steak. To make the homemade beef gravy, keep the Instant Pot on saute mode and add the arrowroot slurry while the gravy is bubbling. Stir for a few minutes until thickened. Serve over the steak!
Well Done: For steak cooked well, cook for 4 minutes on high pressure!
Gravy: Feel free to omit the gravy and just use the pot to pressure cook steak. You can sub 1 cup of water on the bottom of the pan and use the trivet on top after searing them. 
Double Batch: If you want to make more than two steaks, simply repeat the steps for the steak and double the gravy ingredients. Make sure to cook the steak in batches so that there is enough room to get a good sear and doesn't crowd the Instant Pot.
Nutrition Info: The nutrition info is just for the steak, not including the homemade beef gravy!
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1steak | Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 626mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 4mg