Description
This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe delivers tender beef strips and crisp broccoli florets in a savory, slightly sweet soy-based sauce. Ready in under half an hour, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights, offering the rich flavors of takeout made at home with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Oils
- 1 1/2 lb chuck roast or flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Vegetables
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb broccoli, cut into florets
Liquids and Sauces
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
Sweetener
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Thickening Agent
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Sauté beef: Heat canola oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting. Add the sliced beef strips and cook until browned on all sides, developing a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Add sauce ingredients: Stir in the minced garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil, mixing well to combine all flavors evenly with the beef.
- Pressure cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. This step tenderizes the beef and melds the flavors beautifully.
- Release pressure: Carefully perform a quick pressure release to safely open the Instant Pot without overcooking the contents.
- Thicken sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir this mixture into the pot to thicken the sauce and give it a glossy finish.
- Cook broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the pot, sauté briefly using the sauté function to incorporate, then close the lid again and cook under pressure for 3 more minutes to achieve tender-crisp broccoli.
- Serve: Open the lid, stir gently, and serve the beef and broccoli hot over steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add crushed red pepper flakes or fresh ginger during the sauté step.
- Using flank steak instead of chuck roast will yield a slightly leaner but equally flavorful result.
- Make sure to slice the beef thinly across the grain for maximum tenderness.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase cornstarch by 1 tablespoon mixed with an equal amount of water.
- This dish can be prepared gluten-free by substituting soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
