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Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Close-up of tender slices of Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli coated in a rich brown sauce, garnished with parsley.
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Make tender beef and crisp broccoli in your Instant Pot for a fast weeknight dinner comparable to takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (for tenderizing)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 cups broccoli florets

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and baking soda. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add sesame oil. When hot, sear the beef in batches until lightly browned. Remove the beef and set aside.
  3. Add the sliced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Press Cancel. Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Stir in the 1/2 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, and sriracha (if using).
  6. Place the seared beef back into the pot. Secure the lid and set the vent to Sealing.
  7. Cook on High Pressure for 3 minutes. Once done, perform a Quick Release (QR).
  8. Remove the beef and set it aside again.
  9. In a small bowl, whisk together the cold water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch to create a slurry.
  10. Set the Instant Pot back to Sauté mode (Low setting). Pour the slurry into the liquid and stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
  11. Add the broccoli florets and the cooked beef back into the thickened sauce. Stir gently to coat.
  12. Cook on Sauté mode for 1-2 minutes, just until the broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp. Do not pressure cook the broccoli.
  13. Serve immediately over rice.

Notes

  • Slicing the beef thinly against the grain is key for tenderness.
  • Do not skip the baking soda soak; it helps tenderize the meat quickly in the pressure cooker.
  • Add the broccoli only after the pressure cooking cycle is complete to prevent it from becoming mushy.

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