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Easy Tender Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe delivering tender beef and crisp broccoli in a flavorful savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 4 cups (about 300 g) fresh broccoli florets
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) beef broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (cornstarch slurry)
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 lb flank steak or sirloin against the grain into strips about ¼ inch thick. (Tip: Partially freeze the beef for 20 minutes beforehand to make slicing easier.)
  2. Cut 4 cups fresh broccoli into bite-sized florets. Rinse well and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Turn Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat 1 tablespoon olive or sesame oil. Add beef strips in batches, cooking about 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
  5. Pour the sauce mixture into the pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  6. Return the browned beef to the pot and layer broccoli florets on top. Do not stir.
  7. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 3 minutes. Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  8. Open the lid and switch back to ‘Sauté’ mode. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  9. Stir in chopped green onions and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Partially freezing the beef before slicing makes it easier to cut thin strips. Avoid overcrowding the pot when sautéing beef to ensure proper browning. Do not stir after adding broccoli before pressure cooking to keep it crisp-tender. Thicken the sauce after pressure cooking with cornstarch slurry to avoid burn warnings. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes to keep beef juicy.

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