Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli (Printable)
Tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli in a savory sweet sauce, made quickly in the Instant Pot for an easy weeknight dinner.
# What you'll need:
→ Beef
01 - 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Sauce
03 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1/2 cup beef broth
05 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Vegetables
11 - 4 cups broccoli florets
→ Thickener
12 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
13 - 2 tablespoons cold water
→ Garnish
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
15 - 2 green onions, sliced
# How to make it:
01 - Toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until evenly coated.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
03 - Add the beef to the Instant Pot, then pour the sauce mixture over the beef. Stir to combine.
04 - Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
05 - Quick release the pressure. Open the lid and add the broccoli florets.
06 - Reseal the lid and cook on high pressure for 1 additional minute. Quickly release the pressure again.
07 - In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry.
08 - Stir the slurry into the beef and broccoli mixture. Turn on the Sauté mode and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and broccoli is tender-crisp.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The beef comes out tender enough to cut with a fork every single time
- You get that glossy restaurant style sauce without any fancy techniques
02 -
- Quick releasing after that first 10 minutes is crucial or the beef will turn into shoe leather
- Letting the sauce bubble on sauté mode after adding the slurry is what makes it glossy and thick
03 -
- Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing to get those thin, even pieces
- Tamari works perfectly if you need this to be gluten free