Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli is a quick and flavorful twist on a classic favorite! This fuss-free dish transforms tender beef slices and crisp broccoli into a mouthwatering meal, all effortlessly prepared in your Instant Pot. Pressure cooking beef and broccoli has never been easier.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Quick and Tasty: This pressure cooker recipe delivers delicious restaurant-style beef and broccoli fast.
- Healthful Meal: Packed with protein and greens, it's a nutritionally balanced one-pot meal.
- Easy Cleanup: This easy pressure cooker beef recipe is cooked in the Instant Pot so cleanup is a breeze.
📋 Ingredients
Sauce:
- Water: Serves as the base of the sauce, helping to combine all other ingredients.
- Cornstarch: Acts as a thickening agent, giving the sauce a rich, glossy texture.
- Low Sodium Soy Sauce: Adds a savory, umami flavor that's the backbone of the sauce.
- Brown Sugar: Provides sweetness, balancing the saltiness and heat in the sauce.
- Chinese Cooking Wine: Enhances flavor depth, adding a subtle hint of acidity.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: Infuses a nutty aroma that enriches the overall taste of the sauce.
- Hoisin Sauce: Contributes a sweet-and-salty, tangy flavor that complements the soy sauce.
- Cayenne Pepper: Injects a spicy kick to the sauce, elevating its taste.
Remaining Ingredients:
- Beef Round Strips: The main protein of the dish, it absorbs the flavors of the sauce while providing a hearty texture.
- Vegetable Oil: Used for sautéing, it helps in browning the beef and cooking the vegetables.
- Fresh Broccoli Florets: Add a crunch and a fresh, slightly bitter taste that contrasts nicely with the savory beef.
- Garlic Cloves: Infuse a robust, pungent flavor that's integral to the dish.
- Fresh Grated Ginger: Offers a warm, spicy note that enhances the overall flavor.
- Green Onion: Adds a mild, oniony flavor and a pop of color. Optional but recommended for garnishing.
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: Provide a slight crunch and a nutty flavor. Optional but recommended for garnishing.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Protein Options: Experiment with different cuts of beef such as flank steak, sirloin, or even substitute with pork or chicken for a unique twist.
- Vegetable Alternatives: Replace broccoli with vegetables like snap peas, bell peppers, or carrots to mix up textures and flavors.
- Sauce Enhancements: Incorporate ingredients like oyster sauce or hoisin sauce, and add extra garlic or ginger to elevate the dish's savory profile.
🔪How To Make Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli?
- Step 1: Mix together all ingredients for the sauce. You can pour into a medium-sized bowl, and whisk well, or place in a mason jar, and shake well! Place your meat in a medium-sized bowl. Pour about ¼ of the sauce mixture over the meat. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes. This will allow your meat to be tender and flavorful.
- Step 2: Turn your Instant Pot on to “sauté mode”. Once it becomes hot, pour in your oil and all of the broccoli florets. You can add fresh or frozen broccoli florets to the pot. Saute until you reach the desired consistency. Once the cooked broccoli is tender, remove and set aside.
- Step 3: With your Instant Pot still on saute mode, add 2 more tablespoons of oil, the garlic, ginger, and your beef strips. Brown each portion of thinly sliced beef until cooked thoroughly. Add the remaining sauce mixture to the cooked beef and mix well. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and pressure cook for 15 minutes on high pressure.
- Step 4: Once the pressure cooking time is up, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- Step 5: Open the Instant Pot, and add in the cooked broccoli. Mix well so the sauce coats the broccoli florets as well as the beef slices. Serve with green onions and toasted sesame seeds over a bed of rice or noodles!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use the Right Cut of Beef: Choose a tender cut like flank steak or sirloin for the best results. Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure it's tender and cooks evenly.
- Don’t Overcook the Broccoli: Add the broccoli after pressure cooking, using the sauté function or simply steaming it separately to keep it bright green and crisp-tender.
- Adjust the Sauce Consistency: If the sauce is too thin, use a cornstarch slurry (mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water) and stir it in after cooking to thicken the sauce.
💭 FAQs
Why Is There Cornstarch In The Sauce?
The corn starch is used as a thickener and it also helps it to stick onto the beef pieces a bit better as well.
Why Don’t I Pressure Cook The Broccoli?
Steamed broccoli generally takes 1-2 minutes in the Instant Pot. In this recipe, we saute the broccoli separately to ensure the beef and broccoli are cooked for the required times.
Can I Use Frozen Beef In This Recipe?
Yes you sure can. If using frozen beef strips, simply cook the thin strips for longer until browned.
Best Way to Store Beef And Broccoli
Allow the Instant Pot beef and broccoli to cool to room temperature before storing. Place it in an airtight container and store for 2-3 days.
For longer storage, freeze the homemade beef and broccoli in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months.
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Serving Suggestions
These are some grest dishes to sides with Beef And Broccoli:
- Chow Mein: Quick and flavorful, chow mein noodles complement the savory beef and broccoli perfectly.
- Steamed Jasmine Rice: A classic pairing, fluffy rice absorbs the delicious sauce for an ideal balance of textures. If looking for a low carb option try serving with cauliflower rice.
- Miso Soup: A warm bowl of miso soup brings a comforting element, rounding out the meal with rich umami flavors.
Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli
This quick and easy Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is a perfect weeknight meal that brings all the flavors of your favorite takeout dish to the table in no time! Tender beef is cooked to perfection in a savory sauce, paired with crisp broccoli, and served over rice for a satisfying, wholesome dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- ⅔ Cup Water
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- ½ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Chinese Cooking Wine
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne
- 2 lb Round Strips
- 5 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 4 cups Broccoli Florets
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger minced
- ¼ cup Green Onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds to garnish
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients for the sauce. You can pour into a medium size bowl, and whisk well. Or place in a mason jar, and shake well.
- Put your meat in a medium sized bowl. Pour about ¼ of the sauce mixture over the meat. Allow it to marinate at least 30 minutes; longer if you have the time. This will allow your meat to be tender and flavorful.
- Turn your Instant Pot on to “sauté mode”. Once it become hot, pour in your oil, and all of the broccoli florets. You can add fresh or frozen. Frozen florets should take about 8 minutes to cook down, where fresh should take about 4 minutes. You might also prefer them more raw, or more cooked. Cook until you reach desired consistency. Once they are as tender as you like, remove, and set aside.
- With your Instant Pot still on Sauté mode, add 2 more tablespoon of oil, garlic, ginger, and your meat. I suggest placing about ⅓ of the meat in at a time so it doesn’t become crowded in the pot. Brown each portion until each portion is cooked thoroughly.
- After all of the meat is browned, add in the rest of your sauce mixture. Mix well.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, and close the valve. Set the IP to High Pressure at 15 minutes.
- Once the time is up, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then manually release.
- Open the IP, and add in the broccoli. Mix well so the sauce is coated on the florets as well as the meat.
- Serve with green onions and/or sesame over a bed of rice or noodles.
Notes
Use the Right Cut of Beef: Choose a tender cut like flank steak or sirloin for the best results. Slice the beef thinly against the grain to ensure it's tender and cooks evenly.
Don’t Overcook the Broccoli: Add the broccoli after pressure cooking, using the sauté function or simply steaming it separately to keep it bright green and crisp-tender.
Adjust the Sauce Consistency: If the sauce is too thin, use a cornstarch slurry (mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water) and stir it in after cooking to thicken the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 1181kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 60gFat: 86gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 32gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 1956mgPotassium: 1454mgFiber: 4gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1118IUVitamin C: 111mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 8mg
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Booyah! I love beef and rice. I can't wait to give this a try. I cook with my Instant Pot all the time. I think this looks like a great one.
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I tried this yummy beef and broccoli recipe and my family really loved it. I used a chuck steak meat instead but it came out great.
So easy to make this dish in the Instant Pot! A must make it next week!
Beef and broccoli is one of my favorite dishes.I tried this version and it came out great! I will totally be doing this recipe again and again.
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Hi, the Beef round strips is the type of beef, round steak strips or diced cubes of meat. This can be seen in the ingredients photo.