Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

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Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

This easy Instant Pot beef and broccoli recreates a Chinese takeout favorite with tender beef strips and fresh broccoli in a savory ginger-garlic stir-fry sauce. Only 30 minutes to make, with minimal cleanup!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Keyword: instant pot beef and broccoli

Servings: serves

Author: Katerina Petrovska

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Stir Fry Sauce

¾ cup low sodium beef broth
¼ cup low sodium gluten free soy sauce
3 tablespoons light brown sugar or ½ teaspoon liquid stevia
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

For the Beef

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1¼ pounds flank steak sliced into 1/4-inch strips
fresh ground pepper to taste
1 pound broccoli florets cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
sesame seeds for garnish
sliced scallions for garnish
red pepper flakes for garnish, optional

Instructions

For the Stir Fry Sauce

Combine the ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and brown sugar. Set aside.

For the Beef

Cook the aromatics. Select sauté on the Instant Pot and heat up the vegetable oil. Add the onions to the heated oil and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 20 seconds while stirring.
Add the beef. Season the beef with fresh ground black pepper and add it to the Instant Pot; cook for 1 minute or until just browned on both sides.
Cook. Stir in the prepared stir-fry sauce. Lock the lid and select High Pressure; set the cook time for 12 minutes. When the cooking time ends, use Quick Pressure Release, and when the valve drops, remove the lid.
Add broccoli. Set the Instant Pot to the Keep Warm setting. Add broccoli florets to the Instant Pot and close the lid; let the broccoli steam for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked to the desired tenderness. You can also cook/steam the broccoli on the stovetop or in the microwave while the beef is cooking.
Thicken the sauce. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the liquid inside the Instant Pot; stir until completely combined and until the sauce has thickened.
Serve. Garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, and red pepper flakes; serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat over medium heat on the stovetop. You can also reheat it in the microwave.

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