Description
Ninja Foodi Sweet Teriyaki Beef Tips are tender, flavorful beef sirloin pieces cooked to perfection in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce. Using the Ninja Foodi’s sauté and pressure cook functions, this recipe delivers juicy beef with a thick, glossy sauce that’s perfect over rice or noodles. Garnished with fresh green onions and optional sesame seeds, it’s a quick and delightful Asian-inspired main course that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Sauce
- 1½ pounds beef sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Thickener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Set the Ninja Foodi to the “Sauté” mode and heat the olive oil. Add the beef sirloin tips and sear for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the beef is browned on all sides. This step locks in flavor and prepares the beef for pressure cooking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and black pepper until well combined. This sauce will provide the sweet and savory teriyaki flavor.
- Add Sauce and Pressure Cook: Pour the prepared sauce over the seared beef in the Ninja Foodi pot. Cancel the “Sauté” mode, securely seal the pressure cooker lid, and set the machine to “Pressure Cook” on high for 15 minutes. This tenderizes the beef and infuses it with the sauce flavors.
- Release Pressure and Thicken Sauce: After the pressure cooking cycle completes, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes to ensure even cooking. Then manually release any remaining pressure before carefully opening the lid. Switch back to “Sauté” mode, stir in the cornstarch slurry, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the sweet teriyaki beef tips immediately over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation. Enjoy your flavorful Asian-inspired main course!
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, marinate the beef in the sauce mixture for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- You can substitute sirloin tips with beef stew meat or flank steak if preferred.
- Pair this dish with steamed broccoli or snap peas to create a complete, balanced meal.
