Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
455 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
Description
The recipe starts by mixing a rich sauce combining beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, hot sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. This sauce marinates and flavors thinly sliced flank steak. The broccoli is sautéed separately in the Instant Pot’s sauté mode until bright green and slightly tender, then set aside to avoid overcooking.
The beef is seared in vegetable oil, then the remaining sauce is added before sealing the Instant Pot for a 10-minute high-pressure cook. This method cooks the beef quickly while allowing the sauce to thicken. Finally, the broccoli is combined back into the pot, and sesame seeds are sprinkled on top for texture and flavor contrast.
Removing the broccoli before pressure cooking prevents it from becoming mushy, preserving its crispness. The sauce ingredients provide a balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes without extra salt, relying on broth and soy sauce for seasoning. Flank or skirt steak is best for tender slices, and freezing the steak slightly aids in thin slicing.
Ingredients
Sauce
- ½ cup beef broth low sodium, or water
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoon Shaoxing wine Chinese cooking wine
- 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Sriracha
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Beef and Broccoli
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
- 1 pound flank steak trimmed of fat and sliced thin against the grain
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a jar add all the sauce ingredients. Close the lid and shake until everything is combined. Alternatively, you could whisk everything together in a bowl.
- Pour about ¼ cup of the sauce over the cut beef and toss well.
- Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer's guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)
- Add 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil to the Instant Pot and when the oil is hot add the broccoli florets. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the broccoli is a vibrant green color. Transfer the broccoli to a plate.
- Add the remaining vegetable oil to the Instant pot and when it's hot add the beef to it. Saute the beef for about 3 to 5 minutes until it starts to brown, then add the remaining sauce to the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid (follow the manufacturer's guide for instructions on how to close the instant pot lid). Set the Instant Pot to the Manual (high pressure) setting and set the timer to 10 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, use a quick release to depressurize.
- Add the broccoli back to the Instant Pot and stir. Garnish with sesame seeds.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
- Sauté broccoli separately and remove before pressure cooking to keep it crisp and prevent mushiness.
- No additional salt is needed as beef broth and soy sauce provide sufficient seasoning.
- Freeze the steak for 20 minutes before slicing to make thin, even cuts easier.
- Flank or skirt steak works best for this recipe due to their texture and flavor.
- If an Instant Pot is unavailable, a stovetop stir-fry method can be used following similar steps.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1076mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1030mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 990IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 139mg | 154% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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