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Easy Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe with Savory Sauce

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This quick and easy Instant Pot beef and broccoli recipe features tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a savory, glossy sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and delivers takeout-style flavor in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup water (for steaming broccoli)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • Thinly sliced green onions (optional garnish)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain (about 1/4 inch thick).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, beef broth, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Add sliced beef to the sauce and toss to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer beef and sauce mixture to the Instant Pot. Set to ‘Saute’ mode and stir for 2-3 minutes until beef starts to brown slightly. Press ‘Cancel.’
  5. Secure the lid, set to ‘Manual/Pressure Cook’ for 10 minutes, and ensure the valve is set to sealing.
  6. While beef cooks, steam broccoli florets with 1/2 cup water in the microwave (2-3 minutes) or in a saucepan until bright green and fork-tender.
  7. Once the Instant Pot timer beeps, do a quick release and carefully open the lid.
  8. Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to make a slurry.
  9. Set Instant Pot to ‘Saute’ again. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and looks glossy.
  10. Add steamed broccoli to the pot and stir to coat with sauce.
  11. Transfer beef and broccoli to a serving platter. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot, optionally over steamed rice.

Notes

Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness. Steam broccoli separately to avoid mushiness. For gluten-free, use Tamari and check oyster sauce labels. Sauce may thicken in the fridge; add a splash of broth or water when reheating. Recipe is forgiving and can be adapted with other proteins or veggies.

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Keywords: instant pot, beef and broccoli, easy dinner, takeout, pressure cooker, weeknight meal, gluten-free option, quick recipe, savory sauce

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