Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli (Printable)
Tender beef and crisp broccoli in savory Asian-inspired sauce, ready in 35 minutes
# 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 Steps:
01 - Toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until evenly coated.
02 - Whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
03 - Add the coated beef to the Instant Pot, then pour the sauce mixture over. Stir to combine thoroughly.
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 - Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry.
08 - Turn on Sauté mode and stir the slurry into the beef and broccoli mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and broccoli is tender-crisp.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Restaurant quality sauce in minutes without the mystery ingredients
- Beef so tender it falls apart with just your fork
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- Slicing against the grain matters more than the cut of meat you choose
- Quick release preserves the broccoli texture completely
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- Low sodium soy sauce prevents the dish from becoming overly salty as it reduces
- The cornstarch coating on beef creates that velvety texture found in Chinese restaurants