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Instant Pot Korean Burritos

Published: Apr 30, 2020 · Modified: Apr 1, 2022 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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Instant Pot Korean Burritos are easy to make and fun to eat! Make your own Korean BBQ-inspired meat and Cilantro Lime Rice in your Instant Pot or slow cooker. You will have a delicious dinner that tastes like your favorite takeout in no time!

korean burrito cut in half.
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  • Key Ingredients For This Recipe
  • Why Is There Pear In This Recipe?
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  • Can These Burritos Be Made With Different Meat?
  • Expert Tips For This Recipe
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Why I Love This Recipe

These Instant Pot Korean Burritos are so delicious and easy to make! Put your Instant Pot or slow cooker to work, all you have to do is assemble and eat! This is a great recipe to shake up your usual routine and make something new.

Instant Pot Korean Burrito with Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice, cabbage and peanuts rolled in a flour tortilla
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Key Ingredients For This Recipe

  • fresh ripe pears
  • garlic
  • fresh ginger
  • soy sauce
  • brown sugar
  • chili paste (I use Sambal Oelek)
  • pork spare ribs
  • fresh cilantro

*See the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and quantities.

Why Is There Pear In This Recipe?

It may seem unusual if you are not familiar with Asian cuisine, but pears have enzymes that are great for tenderizing meat. Some specify Asian pears, but I have found that any type of pear will work, especially since this meat is cooked in the Instant Pot. The pear also adds a nice sweetness to this dish. If you don't have pears, apples will work as a substitute.

What if I don't have an Instant Pot?

Don't have an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker? No Problem! You can also make this meal in a slow cooker. Just set your slow cooker on High for 3-5 hours. Cook your rice on the stovetop, microwave, or rice cooker and you are good to go!

korean burrito with shredded pork
Korean Burritos Using Leftover Shredded Pork

Can These Burritos Be Made With Different Meat?

The great thing about this recipe is that you can use whatever meat you like. Make it with beef or chicken instead! If you have leftover meat, mix it in a saucepan with the sauce and cook on a low simmer for 20-30 minutes before serving (see photo above using Instant Pot Kalua Pork).

You can also add whatever toppings or dipping sauce you want: spicy mayo, kimchi, more chili paste, or sriracha for additional heat, etc.

Expert Tips For This Recipe

  • Use a slotted spoon when placing the meat into the tortilla, this will help some of the juice drain so your burrito doesn't get soggy or drip all over.
  • You have the option of cooking the rice first (or ahead of time) and letting it sit while you cook the meat. I cooked the meat first and then the rice, but it's up to you. If you don't have 2 inner pots for your pressure cooker, you will need to clean in between.
  • Be careful with the chili paste, it can be very spicy! I always use about a tablespoon and then use it as a side condiment for anyone who wants more kick in their burrito. If you don't like spicy at all, just leave it out.

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Instant Pot Korean Burrito

Make your own Korean BBQ inspired meat and Cilantro Lime Rice in your Instant Pot or slow cooker.
5 from 17 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 hours hours
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 679kcal
Author: Emily
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker (you can also use a slow cooker)
  • food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pears, cut into small pieces (depending on size, I used 3 because mine were small)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated (see notes)
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste (I use Sambal Oelek found in the grocery store)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 pound pork spare ribs
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup brown rice, rinsed
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime zested then juiced
  • 1 cup chopped cabbage
  • ¼ cup salted peanuts, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Take the cut pears, garlic and ginger and add it to your food processor or blender and blend until everything is combined into a thick sauce.
  • Put pear mixture in the Instant Pot along with the soy sauce, brown sugar, chili paste, and sesame oil and stir to combine. The chili paste adds a tiny bit of heat but really adds to the flavor. I don't like anything super spicy but loved this sauce! Trust me, it's a game-changer, don't skip it.
  • Cut spare ribs into 2 or 3 large pieces and place in Instant Pot. Using a spoon, ensure the ribs are fully coated with the sauce mixture. Put the lid in place and close the steam vent. Set to Pressure Cook HIGH for 90 minutes. Allow the steam to naturally release before removing the lid.
  • Remove the Rib pieces from the pressure cooker and place on a cutting board (keep the sauce in the pot!!). Using tongs and a fork, remove all of the meat from the bones, it should just fall off. Place the meat back in the Instant Pot and mix back into the sauce. As you are mixing, break up the meat. Again, this should be very easy to do, all I needed was my metal tongs to accomplish this.
  • Now that your meat has cooked, it's time to cook the rice. In a clean pressure cooker pot, add the rinsed rice and water with a pinch of salt and stir together. Put the lid in place and close the steam vent. Set to Pressure Cook HIGH for 7 minutes. Once done, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes and then release the rest of the steam manually. Fluff the rice with a fork and then add the lime zest, 2 tablespoon lime juice, cilantro and another pinch of salt if desired. Stir together to make sure all the flavors combine. Taste the rice to see if it has enough lime flavor and add more if needed.
  • Place your flour tortillas on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave for 30-60 seconds to make them easier to roll. On each tortilla, place a row of pork, a row of rice, a row of cabbage and sprinkle with peanuts. Roll up into a burrito and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don't have an Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker?? No Problem! You can also make this meal in a slow cooker. Just set your slow cooker on HIGH for 3-5 hours. Cook your rice on the stovetop, microwave or rice cooker and you are good to go!
  • You can also add whatever toppings or dipping sauce you want: spicy mayo, kimchi, more chili paste or sriracha for additional heat, etc.
  • The great thing about this recipe is you can use whatever meat you like. Make it with beef or chicken instead! If you have leftover meat, mix it in a saucepan with the sauce and cook on a low simmer for 20-30 minutes before serving. 
  • If you have leftover rice from takeout, make this cilantro lime rice with the extras!
  • Always read the instruction manual that came with your Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker and follow all safety guidelines.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 75.4g | Protein: 30.4g | Fat: 28.7g | Saturated Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 337mg | Fiber: 6.7g | Sugar: 20.5g | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 4mg

Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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Comments

  1. Michele Peterson says

    May 05, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    I've really missed eating Korean food and this recipe satisfied my craving for BBQ!

    Reply
  2. Jess says

    May 05, 2020 at 3:49 am

    5 stars
    Cilantro lime rice is life! This recipe is a real game changer with being able to make it in the Instant Pot!

    Reply
  3. Andréa Janssen says

    May 05, 2020 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    I've got myself an instant pot, so I'm going to put this recipe on my to do list. Never added pears to my burrito's, so I'm very curious how this is going to work out.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 05, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      I think you will love it!! And what a great way to break in your Instant Pot! I was a little wary about the pears, but they added an interesting texture a just a touch of sweet!

      Reply
  4. Chef Dennis says

    May 05, 2020 at 7:47 am

    5 stars
    Yum! I would really love to have this Instant Pot Korean Burritos for dinner tonight!

    Reply
  5. Amy Chung says

    May 04, 2020 at 11:23 pm

    5 stars
    I really should get myself an instant pot so I can make awesome recipes like these!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 05, 2020 at 12:37 am

      Yes, you should! I resisted for a while but now I don't know how I lived without it!

      Reply
  6. Sue says

    May 04, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    5 stars
    Yes please! Any Instant Pot meal is my friend!!

    Reply
  7. Nicole says

    May 04, 2020 at 2:23 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe!

    Reply
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