Description
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is a delightful fusion of tender beef and vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a savory sauce that surpasses your favorite take-out. This quick and easy recipe transforms your kitchen into a bustling Asian eatery, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. With the Instant Pot’s ability to lock in flavors and maintain tenderness, this dish is not only delicious but also healthy, packed with protein and fiber. Enjoy restaurant-quality beef and broccoli from the comfort of your home with minimal prep time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb chuck roast or flank steak (sliced into thin strips)
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 lb broccoli (cut into florets)
- 3 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Start by heating canola oil in the Instant Pot on 'Saute' mode until shimmering.
- Add sliced beef in batches, browning on all sides.
- Stir in beef broth, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Lock the lid on the pot and set to cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once done, perform a quick pressure release by turning the valve to venting.
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then stir it into the pot to thicken the sauce.
- Select 'Saute' mode again, add broccoli florets, and cook for about 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg