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.
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.