Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
This Instant Pot beef and broccoli recipe is a quick and easy meal with only 8 ingredients. Ready in just 35 minutes, the tender beef, crunchy broccoli, and savory-sweet sauce make a delicious and healthier alternative to Chinese takeout.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 12 ounces (340 g) beef steak I used flank, sliced into strips or cubed
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water to deglaze the pot after browning the beef
For the sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar light or dark, or honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ¾ cup (180 ml) water or beef stock
For the slurry, broccoli, and garnish
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
- 12 ounces (340 g) broccoli steamed
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds to garnish (optional)
For serving
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the SAUTE setting. Heat the vegetable oil and saute the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the beef and brown it on all sides, stirring occasionally. Deglaze the pot with ¼ cup (60 ml) of water, scraping the bottom to remove any bits stuck to it.
- Then add the sauce ingredients (soy sauce, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil) and give everything a stir to combine. Switch off the saute setting.
- Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 8 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 5 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam and remove the lid.
To thicken the sauce:
- Press on the SAUTE setting, and add the cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon of corn starch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water). Stir the sauce until it's thickened about 1-2 minutes. If it's not thick enough, then add one more tablespoon of cornstarch with water mixed together before adding to the sauce.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and stir in the steamed broccoli. Serve hot over rice and garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
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Notes
- This recipe only makes 2 servings, so feel free to double all of the ingredients and make 4 servings instead. Do NOT adjust the pressure cooking time.
- For more flavor, add 1 teaspoon of oyster sauce to the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 2316mg | Potassium: 1183mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1260IU | Vitamin C: 178.4mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 5.3mg
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