Beef: Marinated Flank Steak

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Sirloin is leaner and chuck roast is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers similar acidity and flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while granulated sugar is less expensive.

Marinate flank steak in soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Select the 'Sauté' function on the Instant Pot and heat olive oil until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove onions and set aside, then sear the marinated flank steak for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.

Pour in beef broth and red wine vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Return the onions to the pot and add brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce.

Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' for 15 minutes on high pressure.

Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.

Remove the steak and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain.

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir into the pot to thicken the sauce.

Serve sliced steak with the sauce drizzled on top.

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