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Quick Tender Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

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A fast and easy Instant Pot recipe delivering juicy tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli in a savory-sweet 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 300 g)
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger (optional)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the flank steak, then slice thinly against the grain into strips about 1/4 inch thick. (10 minutes)
  2. Wash and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. If using frozen, thaw and drain excess water. (5 minutes)
  3. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and heat vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant. (2 minutes)
  4. Add sliced beef to the pot in a single layer if possible. Sear for 2-3 minutes until edges brown but center is still pink. (3-4 minutes)
  5. Pour in soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir, scraping up browned bits to avoid burn warning. (2 minutes)
  6. Seal Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 5 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes. (10 minutes total)
  7. Quick release pressure, open lid, and add broccoli florets. Stir gently into sauce. (2 minutes)
  8. Mix cornstarch with cold water to make slurry, stir into pot. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and broccoli is crisp-tender. (3 minutes)
  9. Turn off heat and drizzle sesame oil over stir-fry, tossing gently to combine. (1 minute)
  10. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles. Optional garnish: sesame seeds or sliced green onions.

Notes

[‘Slice beef thinly against the grain for tender results.’, ‘Sauté aromatics and brown beef before pressure cooking to enhance flavor.’, ‘Deglaze pot well to avoid burn warnings on Instant Pot.’, ‘Add broccoli after pressure cooking to keep it crisp and vibrant.’, ‘Mix cornstarch slurry thoroughly to avoid clumps in sauce.’, ‘Do not overcook beef under pressure to prevent toughness.’, ‘For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and arrowroot or cornstarch for thickening.’, ‘For low-carb, serve over cauliflower rice or spiralized zucchini noodles.’, ‘Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days; reheat gently with splash of water or broth.’, ‘Freeze beef and sauce separately from broccoli to preserve texture.’]

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Keywords: Instant Pot, beef and broccoli, stir-fry, quick dinner, weeknight meal, pressure cooker, easy recipe

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