Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

4.2 from 11 reviews

  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe offers a flavorful, tender, and satisfying meal made easy with pressure cooking. Thinly sliced beef chuck roast is browned and then cooked with a savory soy and oyster sauce blend, infused with garlic, ginger, and a hint of spice. Fresh broccoli is added last, steamed to crisp-tender perfection inside the pot, making this an ideal quick and wholesome dinner for any night of the week.

Ingredients

Beef and Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds beef chuck roast, cut against the grain into thin strips
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Pepper, for seasoning
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup beef broth (low sodium recommended)

Thickener

  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 Tablespoons water

Vegetables and Garnish

  • 1 pound broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Optional garnish: chopped green onions
  • Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Season and slice the beef: Season the beef chuck roast with pepper. Cut the beef against the grain into thin strips for optimal tenderness.
  2. Brown the beef in the Instant Pot: Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté function and heat the olive oil. Add the beef strips in batches to avoid crowding and brown them on all sides, about 5 to 10 minutes per batch. Remove beef and set aside if needed.
  3. Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Stir well to create the flavorful sauce mixture.
  4. Deglaze the pot: Return browned beef to the Instant Pot. Pour in the beef broth and scrape up all browned bits stuck to the bottom to prevent burning.
  5. Add the sauce and mix: Pour the prepared sauce into the Instant Pot and stir everything together. Turn off the sauté function.
  6. Pressure cook the beef: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When done, perform a quick pressure release carefully.
  7. Make the cornstarch slurry and thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and stir the slurry into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil until it thickens.
  8. Add broccoli and cook: Stir in the broccoli florets, cover with the lid, and let them cook in the residual heat while simmering for 3 minutes with the sauté function on. Then turn the sauté function off and let the broccoli steam for another 5 minutes or until it reaches your desired crispness.
  9. Serve: Dish out the beef and broccoli and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for an extra burst of flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Cutting beef against the grain helps achieve a more tender texture.
  • Use low sodium beef broth and soy sauce to control the salt level.
  • Do not overcrowd the pot when browning beef to ensure proper searing.
  • You can adjust red pepper flakes to control spice level based on preference.
  • Steaming broccoli inside the Instant Pot helps retain nutrients and flavor.
  • The cornstarch slurry is key to thickening the sauce to a luscious consistency.
  • Optional garnishes add color and complementary flavors but can be omitted if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/instant-pot-beef-and-broccoli-recipe/