Description
This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe delivers tender, flavorful flank steak and crisp broccoli coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, it combines classic Asian-inspired flavors with the convenience of pressure cooking, ensuring a delicious meal ready in about an hour.
Ingredients
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Sauce and Marinade
- ¾ cups soy sauce (use gluten free variety if necessary)
- ½ cup beef broth (divided)
- ½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (use gluten free variety if necessary)
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak, halved lengthwise and sliced against the grain into ½ inch thick strips
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup beef broth (remaining)
- 1 pound broccoli florets
To Serve
- Cooked rice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ½ cup beef broth, dark brown sugar, hoisin sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes, ground ginger, and minced garlic until well combined.
- Marinate the Steak: Add the sliced flank steak to the marinade, stirring to coat evenly. Cover and let it marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or preferably refrigerate for up to 8 hours for enhanced flavor.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Transfer the steak along with the marinade into a 6-quart Instant Pot. Seal the lid, ensuring the steam release valve is set to ‘sealing’. Cook on HIGH pressure for 6 minutes.
- Release Pressure: When cooking completes, allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes. Then, carefully turn the steam release valve to ‘venting’ to release any remaining pressure before opening the lid.
- Thicken the Sauce: Press the ‘Sauté’ function on the Instant Pot. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and the remaining ¼ cup beef broth until smooth. Gradually whisk this mixture into the Instant Pot to begin thickening the sauce.
- Add Broccoli and Finish Cooking: Stir in the broccoli florets. Cover the Instant Pot (using the glass lid or by carefully balancing the lid) and let it sit for 10 minutes, or until the broccoli reaches your preferred tenderness and the sauce thickens to your liking.
- Season and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the beef and broccoli over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions. Enjoy your flavorful and quick Instant Pot meal!
Notes
- The broccoli as described cooks to a crisp-tender texture. For softer broccoli, cut into smaller pieces and cook longer than 10 minutes if needed.
- Using gluten-free soy sauce and hoisin sauce makes this recipe suitable for gluten-free diets.
- Marinating the steak longer (up to 8 hours) intensifies flavor and tenderness.
- Be cautious when releasing pressure from the Instant Pot to avoid burns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup beef and ½ cup broccoli with rice)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
