Instant Pot Steak

Step 1

Season steak with salt and pepper. In a very hot pan (preheated until smoking hot), heat 2 tbsp of the oil and sear steaks for 2-3 minutes per side. (Note: I strongly recommend doing this step in a pan on the stove, as the Sauté mode on Instant Pots are not hot enough to get a good brown crust.)

Step 2

While the steaks are searing, turn the instant pot on Sauté mode. Add another tablespoon of oil and cook onions and garlic until soft.

Step 3

Add beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits.

Step 4

Add steaks to the instant pot and add Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.

Step 5

Seal the lid, cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then allow 10 minutes natural pressure release.

Step 6

Remove steaks. Set Instant Pot once again to Sauté mode.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Adjust seasoning if needed.