Ginger Soy Braised Beef

To Make the Beef:

1. First, dry off an excess moisture from the meat using a paper towel. If the meat comes in one large piece, you are going to want to cut it into roughly 3in by 3in chunks (doesn’t have to be exact, but you want to work with smaller pieces vs one large piece). Place the beef in a large ziploc bag for easier marinating.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the minced ginger, lime juice, minced garlic, soy sauce and honey until well combined. Pour the marinade over the beef and seal the ziploc well. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to marinate.
3. When you are ready to cook the beef, you will need to use an InstantPot or pressure cooker. To start, set your cooker to the “Saute” function so you can sear the beef. Take the beef out of the marinade (but keep the extra marinade) and sear on each side for about 2 minutes then remove and transfer to a plate.
4. Allow the InstantPot to cool off from the saute function to prevent the meat from burning. Once it has cooled down, add the beef and the excess marinade back into the pot. Close the lid and turn on the High Pressure Cook setting for 45 minutes.
5. After 45 minutes, use the release function before opening the pot to ensure the steam can escape so it can depressurize. Remove the beef and transfer to a bowl to shred. Using two forks, gently shred the beef and set aside.
6. Transfer all of the liquid from the pressure cooker to a large pot and heat on the stove over high heat to reduce the sauce. Allow the sauce to reduce for about 10-12 minutes until it begins to thicken.
7. Once the sauce is thick, remove from the heat and add the beef in. Stir to evenly coat the beef with the sauce.
8. *This step is completely optional – but if you want a slightly crispy beef, don’t skip this step.* Heat the oven to the “Broil” setting and line a baking sheet with foil. Spread the beef on to the baking sheet in a thin layer. Once the oven is hot, place the beef in the oven and broil for 5-6 minutes until the edges start to char and crisp up. Remove from the oven and serve!
9. To serve, divide the beef between 4-6 plates and drizzle on the jalapeno-cilantro sauce (instructions below). Serve alongside rice and sliced avocado, if desired and enjoy!

To Make the Jalapeno-Cilantro Sauce:

1. Add the jalapenos, cilantro, garlic cloves, greek yogurt, salt and lime juice to a food processor or blender. Blend on high until smooth and well combined.
2. Taste and adjust the salt as needed. If you want a tangier, thinner sauce – add juice from one more lime.