Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli (Printable)

Tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli in a savory sweet sauce, made quickly in your Instant Pot for an easy satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1.5 lbs flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
02 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

→ Sauce

03 - 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
04 - 1/2 cup beef broth
05 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Vegetables

11 - 4 cups broccoli florets

→ Thickener

12 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
13 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ Garnish

14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
15 - 2 green onions, sliced

# How To Cook:

01 - Toss the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon cornstarch until evenly coated.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes.
03 - Add the beef to the Instant Pot, then pour the sauce mixture over the beef. Stir to combine.
04 - Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
05 - Quick release the pressure. Open the lid and add the broccoli florets.
06 - Reseal the lid and cook on high pressure for 1 additional minute. Quickly release the pressure again.
07 - In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry.
08 - Stir the slurry into the beef and broccoli mixture. Turn on the Sauté mode and cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and broccoli is tender-crisp.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The beef becomes impossibly tender without hours of braising or tricky knife work
  • That sauce hits every note, savory and slightly sweet, clinging to every bite
  • From fridge to table in under 40 minutes with minimal cleanup
02 -
  • Slicing against the grain is not optional, it's the difference between tender beef and something that belongs in the compost
  • Don't skip the initial cornstarch coating on the beef, it's what keeps everything moist during pressure cooking
  • The sauce will look thin when you first add the slurry, but give it 30 seconds on sauté mode and it'll transform completely
03 -
  • Marinate the beef in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking for deeper flavor penetration
  • Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this gluten-free without sacrificing taste

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