Enjoy a Chinese takeout favorite right at home with this easy Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal featuring tender beef strips and fresh broccoli, all conveniently cooked in your Instant Pot.
In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and brown sugar. Set aside.
For the Beef
Select sauté on the Instant Pot and heat up the vegetable oil.
Add onions to the heated oil and cook for 1 minute. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 20 seconds while stirring.
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.
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.
Set the Instant Pot to the Keep Warm setting.
Add broccoli florets to the Instant Pot and close with the lid; let the broccoli steam for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked to a desired tenderness. You can also cook/steam the broccoli on the stovetop or in the microwave while the beef is cooking.
In a small mixing bowl whisk together water and cornstarch.
Pour cornstarch mixture into the liquid inside the Instant Pot; stir until completely combined and until sauce has thickened.
Garnish with sesame seeds, scallions, and red pepper flakes; serve.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
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