Steak in the Instant Pot is great with potatoes cooked all at the same time! Tender sirloin and vegetables for dinner have never been easier to make.
Steak in the Instant Pot works great! Throw in some potatoes with a thick onion gravy and dinner is ready. Listed as one of the 101+ Instant Pot recipes I’m sure you’ll love it too. (originally published 10/19, affiliate links present)
- Instant Pot beef recipes are great when you’re in a rush. Ok they’re excellent when you need a few ideas for your weekly meal rotation too! I’m all about new pressure cooker recipes.
- If you love cooking beef but need it ready lickety split without a grill in the house this is a great idea.
Time to answer the questions; How long does it take to cook steak in an Instant Pot? AND then….
How do I cook steak in an Instant Pot?
Of course cook times do vary depending on how well done you like the insides. If you follow the recipe below it will get you to a medium cook, BUT that’s assuming your pieces are the same thickness as the ones I used.
We bought an entire cow a while back and have our little buddy all wrapped up in the freezer. Needless to say we have A LOT of beef to use. These sirloin steaks were on the list of needing to be prepared.
- I thought some onions and russet potatoes would be a great add in our meal too.
Now let’s’ talk Instant Pot steak. There are a lot of differences obviously.
What are all the different types of steak?
- Tenderloin: Filet mignon, Chateaubriand, filet
- New York Strip: NY strip, Manhattan, Kansas City strip, top sirloin, top loin
- Porterhouse: T-bone, date steak
- Ribeye: Entrecote, Delmonico, Scotch fillet, Spencer, market, beauty
- Flank steak
- Skirt steak
The list is long and they all have different textures and prices. The more tender they are the more expensive they tend to be.
I will say I am a filet woman myself, but am too cheap to buy that all the time. It’s a treat really. 😉
What is the most flavorful steak?
Tenderloin is the most tender cut of steak. Also known as a filet or filet mignon. The taste and texture is by far the tenderest cut of beef. It’s buttery and mild in flavor.
If using this cut it would take far less time to pressure cook since most want it medium.
Of course you always need liquid when cooking anything in an Instant Pot. I chose to use a mixture of beef broth and onion soup! Yes, it adds a ton of flavor all in one little packet.
How much water do I put in pressure cooker for meat?
Most vegetables are cooked with a 1/2 cup of water in the bottom of the pressure cooker when the vegetable only needs to cook for 5 minutes. Use 1 cup of water if the cooking time is 5 to 10 minutes. Use 1 1/2 – 2 cups of water if the cooking time is 10 to 20 minutes.
- Keep in mind that other thin sauces count as liquid when accounting for this amount. Such as in our Instant Pot beef and broccoli there was a fair amount of soy sauce used, that adds into the total amount.
Steak in the Instant Pot
- Steak – sirloin was used this time, timing reflects that
- can use our steak dry rub on the meat beforehand if you want
- Potatoes – I’ve used 2 russet potatoes with skins on, or 3 red potatoes
- Onion – this is just something I add to almost every recipe
- French onion soup mix or a packet of dry gravy mix
- Beef broth
- Steak sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Cornstarch – to thicken broth at the end if you desire
This is what it looked like once I threw it all in. Yes you could sear the outsides on the saute function with some olive oil but I didn’t do that. Your choice.
Basic steps to follow when making Instant Pot steak and potatoes:
- Brown steak on saute with olive oil first. If you do so deglaze pot after they’re done.
- Pour 1/4 c of your beef stock or both into your pot with sliced onions sprinkled on top.
- Lay seasoned steaks on top of those overlapping the least amount possible.
- Whisk together the rest of your broth with onion soup mix, steak sauce and minced garlic. Pour that on top.
- Place quartered potatoes on sides of meat and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Close lid and cook on high pressure for 3-5 minutes (depending on how done you want it).
- Allow a natural pressure release before doing a quick release.
- This timing is great for 2 sirloins and tender potatoes.
- cutting potatoes smaller will result in fall apart needing to be mashed potatoes
- Remove and thicken broth inside with a bit of cornstarch and serve.
Taste gravy and add up to an additional 1/2 tsp seasonings to your liking.
What to serve with steak in the Instant Pot:
- A batch of mixed Instant Pot steamed vegetables
- 1/4 cup of applesauce is my kids’ favorite – sounds silly and more for pork chops but whatever works right?
- Broccoli
- Dinner rolls
Want to cook Crockpot steak too? That’s possible, it will just take a lot longer than this will.
- Then try our air fryer steak wrapped with bacon next! It’s not an Instant Pot recipe, but it’s the next favorite appliance in my kitchen and I HIGHLY recommend getting one. Next to my Crock pot these three items are the ONLY methods of cooking for me.
We’ve also made Instant Pot Salisbury steak which uses ground beef but still along the lines of our favorite comfort foods.
- Find more Instant Pot steak recipes here!
- Our Instant Pot butter beef is killer too.
- Grilled steak
Want to make slow cooker steak and potatoes too? We have a recipe that people go crazy over using that method too.
Of course using a Crockpot vs. a pressure cooker has a huge cook time difference but I would try them both and see which one your family prefers.
- I used russet potatoes in both recipes so they would be similar in many ways. One thing I would not scrimp on are the onions. They’re cheap and add a lot of flavor overall.
- Of course you can always make baked potatoes on the side but these are out of this world cooked together!! I guarantee you’ll all fight over them. 😉
You can print the recipe below and let us know what you think!
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Steak in the Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1-2 lb steak ours was sirloin
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 c beef broth
- 1 pkg onion soup mix or packet of gravy mix
- 2 tbsp steak sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 small/medium potatoes russet, cut in half
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp cold water
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Put pot on saute and add olive oil with steaks. Sear on outsides. Remove and deglaze the pot using 1/4 c of broth. Slice onion and put on bottom of pot.
- Season steak with salt, pepper and anything else you desire and place on top of onions. Try to overlap the least possible.
- In a bowl whisk together rest of your broth, onion soup mix/or package of dry gravy mix, steak sauce and minced garlic. Pour this over your steak.
- Cut potatoes into quarters and place inside pot on sides of steak. Sprinkle salt and pepper on potatoes.
- Close lid and steam valve and set to high pressure for 5 minutes. (NOTE: timing will vary depending on how thick and large your pieces are and how well done you like them but this has been perfect for us)
- Allow to naturally release steam when done, this will take about 15 minutes.
- Remove steak, potatoes and onions and set pot to saute if you want to thicken sauce.
- In a bowl whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Once it is boiling add this in and stir for 1-2 minutes so it thickens. Turn pot off and pour this sauce over potatoes and steak.
Laura says
Can you use frozen meat if not doing vegetables?
Lisa says
This is a fantastic recipe. I didn’t have onion soup mix so added in some other seasonings. My husband said he would give it 10 stars. And as perfect as the steak was, he said it was the best gravy he has ever had. Thank you for the great recipe.
The Typical Mom says
OH yay, glad it was a hit
Elizabeth says
Seriously? Three minutes pressure plus natural release gave me perfectly cooked potatoes plus shoe leather steak. Next time I’ll quick release.
Brad Lohhy says
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Hello all
J says
How many minutes for really well done?
Connie says
I made this tonight for dinner. Delicious! I used top sirloin and 5-6 red potatoes. I’m gf and lactose free so I was generous with my best friends, garlic and onion powder, 1/3 cup cooking sherry in the beef broth (Orrington Farms beef base powder). Pressure cooker is the best way to make top sirloin tender. This was like a Sunday pot roast dinner 😋😋😋
The Typical Mom says
Yay for a great dinner!!
Kaylee says
I am wondering how long to cook thin NY strip steaks
Mary says
I have the same questions about the time discrepancy in the instructions. Please, PLEASE respond – 3 to 5 minutes, or 10 minutes???
The Typical Mom says
Sorry, typo above and fixed. Follow directions in recipe card for 3 – 5 minutes depending on how well done you want it.
Tami says
I’m using my instant pot for the first time. I’m using top sirloin with potatoes for 2. The recipe says high pressure for 5 mins for well done, 3 mins for med well but at the top of recipe it says cook 10mins. Which is it?
Thank you
Leslie says
This was amazing! I followed the instructions pretty much as written. Now I know how to adjust times for doneness. Thank you!
Tinamarie Mann says
I like my sirloin medium rare. Do you think 2 minutes will get it to that temperature? I’m not doing potatoes with it. I’m going to brown the onions and steak in olive oil first.
Katie Prather says
I want to do only flank steak . Just broth and the steak for 5 mim?
Amber says
I don’t have steak sauce, is there a substitute or should I just leave it out? Or Does it make enough of a difference to make a trip to the store?
The Typical Mom says
You could just leave it out or use a bit of Worcestershire
Amber says
Thank you!
Morgan Heldman says
I really want to know if this is for rare, med, med well, or well?
kristen Perry says
I just cooked it and it was pretty well done.
Bonner Dark says
Hi Kristen! How long did you cooks your for well done? I’m hoping for a med well.
coca mary says
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Aubrey says
Turned out amazing ! My husband absolutely loved it and wants me to make it again I’m definitely saving this recipe !
Noelle says
Amazing steak recipe! Another perfect recipe to add to my instant pot dinner list
Meagen Brosius says
I love my Instant Pot and this is just one more reason that it gets used almost every day! Such a quick and delicious dinner!
Martha says
how long to cook the steak if you want if medium well, don’t hate me….. and will that impact the potatoes and carrots I want to add. How much longer than 10 minutes for medium well? meat is filet tenderloin
Rose says
Trying for the first time. Hopefully the meat is cooked my husband wants to cut it with his fork followed recipe will meat be cooked to do this.😐second time using my pot
kristen Perry says
I did it for the five minutes and it came out pretty well done.
Martha says
how long to cook the steak if you want if medium well, don’t hate me….. and will that impact the potatoes and carrots I want to add. How much longer than 10 minutes for medium well?
The Typical Mom says
I personally would just do the 10 minutes and see if you really want it more done than this. If you are sure you want it more done then take out veggies, set pot to saute and heat a bit more.
kristen Perry says
I cooked for the five minutes like the recipe said my potatoes are completely soft and the steak is pretty well done I prefer it more rare.
Steve Turton says
I am worried the spuds will be undercooked…or the steaks will be too rare at 10 minutes…plus the natural release. Should I be worried…LOL.
The Typical Mom says
Not at all!! Super tender and everything is perfect
Tracy says
I want to add some more potato and carrots for 2 people. . Should I increase the cook time?
The Typical Mom says
No keep it the same
Tami Clanton says
Does this make the steaks medium? How long would I set the pressure for medium rare? Thanks. Just started using my Instant Pot and I absolutely love it!!
gail says
my question also!
kristen Perry says
I did mine at the five minutes and it’s pretty well done I’m thinking next time to try it at three or two minutes.
Cindy says
Does the meat come out stringy like beef does in the crock pot?
coca says
This is an gluten-free appetizer or snack. Super delicious, budget-friendly, kids-friendly food. I really like this dish.
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Jennifer Stallings says
So if you’re using filet mignon vs sirloin you say less time than 10 mins but how much less time? 2 mins? does it under cook the potatoes?
Elaine Williams says
Not sure if hubby will go for this but I am willing to try. I think doing the potatoes in the microwave makes more sense.
The Typical Mom says
Those absorb a lot of flavor making them this way. Give it a whirl and lemme know what you think!