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Easy Tender Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

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A quick and easy 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 300 g)
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (120 ml)
  • ½ cup beef broth or water (120 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef dry and slice thinly against the grain into strips about ¼ inch thick.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger until combined.
  3. Toss the sliced beef in half the sauce mixture and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Heat vegetable oil, then add remaining garlic and ginger, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the marinated beef with its sauce to the pot, spreading it out in a single layer. Cancel ‘Sauté’ and seal the lid.
  6. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  7. Perform a quick release of pressure once cooking is done.
  8. Open the lid and stir in fresh broccoli florets. Pour the remaining sauce over the top.
  9. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 1 minute to steam the broccoli.
  10. Quick release pressure again, then switch back to ‘Sauté.’ Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  11. Stir in sesame oil and red pepper flakes (if using) before serving.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Use quick pressure release to avoid overcooking beef. Fresh broccoli preferred for best texture; frozen can be sautéed after cooking. Thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry for best consistency. Sesame oil adds a toasty finish. Can substitute tamari for gluten-free option.

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