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Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

A close-up of tender slices of beef coated in savory sauce mixed with bright green broccoli florets in Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli.
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Make tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli quickly in your Instant Pot with a thick, savory sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the sliced beef with baking soda, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and sesame oil. Let stand for 10 minutes. This tenderizes the beef.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and minced garlic.
  3. Add the seasoned beef and the sauce mixture to the inner pot of your Instant Pot. Do not stir.
  4. Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing. Cook on Manual/Pressure Cook setting on High for 3 minutes.
  5. When the cooking cycle finishes, perform a Quick Release (QR) of the pressure. Remove the beef using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  6. Pour the remaining liquid from the pot into a small saucepan. Add the broccoli florets to the liquid in the saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the broccoli is crisp-tender. Do not overcook.
  7. While the broccoli simmers, return the cooked beef to the Instant Pot liner.
  8. Whisk the cornstarch slurry one more time and slowly pour it into the simmering liquid in the saucepan, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  9. Pour the thickened sauce over the beef and broccoli mixture in the Instant Pot liner. Stir gently to combine everything.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For best results, slice the beef when it is partially frozen; this makes thin slicing easier.
  • If you prefer a less sweet sauce, reduce the brown sugar to 2 tablespoons.
  • You can substitute Worcestershire sauce for oyster sauce if needed, though the flavor profile will change slightly.

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