Are you looking for an easy dinner idea that you can have on the table in less than 30 minutes? Then you will love this Beef and Broccoli Instant Pot recipe. The combination of tender beef, broccoli, and a tasty sauce creates a yummy dinner that will make you skip Chinese takeout. You'll also love our Beef with Garlic Sauce.
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⭐Why You'll Love Beef and Broccoli Instant Pot
- One Pot Meal: Less dishes to wash means more to spend with your family. You'll love the easy cleanup.
- Tender and Flavorful Meat: The high pressure used in the Instant Pot, produces tender and juicy beef.
- Less Time Spent Cooking: Simply place the ingredients into the Instant Pot, set it and do other things as your dinner is being prepared. One of the easiest beef recipes you can make!
🥣Ingredient Notes
- Stew Beef - You can use a tougher cut of beef since the Instant Pot will help to tenderize it.
- Frozen Broccoli Florets - A great way to get veggies into the dish, in addition to providing color and texture.
- Minced Garlic - Adds flavor and aroma.
- Beef Broth - The base for the sauce.
- Rice Vinegar - The acidity adds a tangy flavor to the sauce.
- Brown Sugar - Adds sweetness to the sauce.
- Corn Starch - Used to thicken the sauce.
- Salt & Pepper - To taste. You can add red pepper flakes if you prefer more spice.
- Soy Sauce - Adds a salty flavor and depth to the beef and broccoli. You can also use a low-sodium soy sauce.
- Sesame Seeds - For garnish and also adds a nutty flavor.
📋How To Make Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
STEP 1: If your stew beef isn't cut into thin strips, cut it now. Add garlic, broth, rice vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper, and soy sauce to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine ingredients.
STEP 2: Add the beef and broccoli to the pressure cooker.
STEP 3: Close the lid on the Instant Pot and set the value to seal. Cook on manual for 10 minutes.
STEP 4: Set to a natural pressure release for 10 minutes followed by a quick release to release any remaining pressure. Carefully open the lid.
STEP 5: Remove ¼ cup of liquid from the Instant Pot and whisk in a bowl with the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch to form a cornstarch slurry.
STEP 6: Add the slurry to the Instant Pot and stir for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
STEP 7: Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
You can serve this Beef and Broccoli Instant Pot over brown rice, white rice, cauliflower rice or noodles. I love serving it with our Easy Fried Rice Recipe.
👩🏻🍳Expert Tips
Tip 1: If you don't eat beef, you can use chicken as the protein for a different twist on this classic dish. I like this Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry from Life Made Sweeter
Tip 2: If you want to get more veggies into this dish, feel free. You can add various colorful vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots or snap peas. In addition to making the dish more visually appealing, you will be upping the nutritional value of this recipe.
🤷🏻♀️Recipe FAQs
You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
You will want to use a more lean cut of meat such as flank steak or sirloin steak. You can use a less lean steak such as a chuck roast as it will become tender with the pressure cooking. Whatever cut you use, make sure to slice it against the grain.
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Beef and Broccoli Instant Pot
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Stew Beef
- 4 Cups Frozen Broccoli
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
- 1 Cup Beef Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Corn Starch
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- ½ Cup Soy Sauce
- Sesame Seeds garnish
Instructions
- If your stew beef isn't cut into thin strips, cut it now. Add garlic, broth, rice vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper, and soy sauce to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine ingredients.
- Add the beef and broccoli to the pressure cooker.
- Close the lid on the Instant Pot and set the value to seal. Cook on manual for 10 minutes.
- Set to a natural pressure release for 10 minutes followed by a quick release to release any remaining pressure. Carefully open the lid.
- Remove ¼ cup of liquid from the Instant Pot and whisk in a bowl with the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch to form a cornstarch slurry.
- Add the slurry to the Instant Pot and stir for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- If you don't eat beef, you can use chicken as the protein for a different twist on this classic dish.
- If you want to get more veggies into this dish, feel free. You can add various colorful vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots or snap peas. In addition to making the dish more visually appealing, you will be upping the nutritional value of this recipe.
Anjali says
I loved this homemade version of one of my favorite takeout dishes! It was delicious and turned out perfectly cooked thanks to the Instant Pot!
Elisa says
Love this Beef and Broccoli Instant Pot recipe, had in mind making this recipe and will do it soon. Thanks for sharing 🙂 looks delicious and easy to make.
Bobby says
The sauce goes perfectly with this dish and it was perfectly cooked. Thank you!
rebecca says
so easy and tasty! love using my instant pot for these types of recipes, the meat is so tender
TAYLER ROSS says
We had this beef and broccoli for dinner last night and it's a new favorite!