Looking for a tasty and easy-to-make meal? Try this Instant Pot Lamb Steaks recipe!
This dish is not only simple to prepare, but also full of amazing flavors that will delight your taste buds.
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Why This Recipe Works
This Instant Pot Lamb Steaks recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, as it takes less time to cook compared to traditional methods. The pressure cooker ensures that the lamb steaks are tender and juicy, while also locking in all the delicious flavors of the marinade.
Furthermore, this recipe requires minimal prep work and uses only a few simple ingredients that are easy to find in your pantry. The combination of lamb with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and shallots creates a delightful blend of savory and aromatic flavors that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Lamb Steak - A tender and flavorful cut of meat, can be substituted with shoulder of lamb if desired.
Soy Sauce - Adds a salty and savory element to the dish, can be replaced with coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
Garlic Cloves - Provides a strong, aromatic flavor, can be substituted with garlic powder if needed.
Ginger Root - Brings a warm and zesty touch to the dish, ground ginger can be used as an alternative.
Shallot - Adds a mild onion flavor, can be replaced with onion if unavailable.
Cooking Tips
- Trim any excess fat from the lamb steaks to avoid a greasy dish.
- Marinate the lamb for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Make sure to thoroughly deglaze the Instant Pot after browning the lamb to prevent burning.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of your lamb steaks or shoulder.
- Let the lamb rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
How to Serve
This Instant Pot Lamb Steaks dish is versatile and can be served in several different ways. Pair it with your favorite side dishes for a complete meal, or enjoy it as a standalone dish for a lighter option.
Serve this juicy and tender meat with some roasted potatoes as a side dish or with a fresh salad in summer.
Serve it over steamed rice, quinoa, or couscous to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Pair it with roasted or steamed vegetables for a healthy and balanced meal.
Use it as a filling for tacos or wraps for a fun and creative twist.
Need more ideas? Check out What To Serve With Tri Tip Steak for 20 delicious recipes.
How long to cook lamb steak?
We cook the lamb steak for 15 minutes on high pressure. You can adjust the cooking time according to your steak size.
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Instant Pot Lamb Steaks
Ingredients
- 1½ lb lamb steak
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cm fresh ginger root grated
- 1 shallot minced
- 3 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon rice wine
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour sesame oil into your Instant Pot and press "saute".
- Add lamb steaks and saute for about 3 minutes until brown on both sides.
- Add shallot, garlic and ginger and saute for another 2 minutes.
- Add water, soy sauce, lemon juice, rice wine, sugar, salt and pepper and stir well.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- When cooking time is complete, do a quick pressure release.
- Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and add to the Instant Pot.
- Saute while stirring for about 2 minutes, until the sauce is thick enough.
- Serve and enjoy 🙂
Nutrition
Notes
- Trim any excess fat from the lamb steaks to avoid a greasy dish.
- Marinate the lamb for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Make sure to thoroughly deglaze the Instant Pot after browning the lamb to prevent burning.
- Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of your lamb steaks or shoulder.
- Let the lamb rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
This was really tasty and so tender. I have Been disappointed with lamb steaks cooked in the oven. They tend to be tough and dry. The only thing I would do differently is cut down on the sugar next time
What marinade did you use?
Thank you for this recipe. It was so delicious. I used a shoulder of lamb, not steaks, but it tasted amazing, the gravy was the perfect flavor. I followed the recipe and set the instant pot for 15 minutes with the quick release. Highly recommended.
Hi, This came out pretty good, but 30 minutes in an Instant Pot was definitely to long. Mine were not very tinder and a bit dry, but were eatable. After I took the steaks out, I used flour to make a gravy with the left over juices and it came out real good. Next, I will be trying an Irish Lamb Stew tomorrow as I had to many Lamb Steaks to start with after unthawing.
What a great idea to make a gravy! Sorry it turned out a bit dry. It can be hard with meat since everyone has their own preferences of how they like it cooked. I hope you try the recipe again sometime cooking for less time.
Hey Corrie, love your recipes. Can I just check.. high pressure for 30mins, is this a typo by any chance? I cooked my lamb steaks in the Pressure Cooker (I’m in Australia, so Lamb Steaks are 2cm thick by 10cm wide) put on for 2 mins and they were overdone. Or are you referring to Lamb Shanks perhaps? Thank you for your help. Ange
Hi Ange, thanks! It depends on how you like them cooked. If you like a medium-rare lamb, then yes, just a couple of minutes. This recipe gets the lamb super tender and falling apart like a pot roast.