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Easy Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe for Quick Healthy Dinners

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A quick and healthy Instant Pot recipe featuring tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 10.5 oz)
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (4 fl oz)
  • ½ cup beef or chicken broth (4 fl oz)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
  • Optional: sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1 lb flank steak or sirloin against the grain into about ¼ inch thick slices (about 10 minutes).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ½ cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Stir until sugar dissolves and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth to make a slurry.
  4. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Sear beef slices in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through. Remove beef and set aside (5–7 minutes).
  5. Pour prepared sauce into the Instant Pot and scrape browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon to deglaze.
  6. Return seared beef to the pot and stir to coat with sauce. Seal lid and set Instant Pot to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 10 minutes. Ensure valve is sealed.
  7. Perform a quick release of pressure when cooking time ends. Open lid and add 4 cups fresh broccoli florets. Stir to combine.
  8. Turn Instant Pot back to ‘Sauté’ mode. Slowly stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and broccoli is crisp-tender.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add crushed red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
  10. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions if available.

Notes

Slice beef against the grain for tenderness. Do not overcrowd the pot when searing beef. Deglaze the pot thoroughly to avoid burn warnings. Add broccoli after pressure cooking to keep it crisp-tender. Let beef rest 5 minutes after cooking if it feels tough. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce perfectly.

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