Imagine diving into a mouthwatering Chinese-inspired dish that's so quick and easy, you'll wonder why you ever ordered takeout again! This Instant Pot Beef Broccoli recipe is about to revolutionize your weeknight dinner game, delivering restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. In less time than it takes to scroll through your favorite food delivery app, you'll create a tender, saucy masterpiece that will have your family begging for seconds.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced thin
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by slicing flank steak against the grain into thin, 1/4-inch strips to ensure tenderness.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create the marinade sauce.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade in a separate small bowl and mix with cornstarch to create a slurry for thickening the sauce later.
- Place sliced beef into the Instant Pot and pour the remaining marinade over the meat, ensuring all pieces are well-coated.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing position, and select the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" setting on high pressure.
- Cook the beef for 5-6 minutes, then immediately perform a quick release of the pressure.
- Open the lid and add broccoli florets on top of the beef, ensuring they sit above the liquid.
- Close the lid again and cook on high pressure for an additional 1-2 minutes until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
- Quickly release pressure and stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, using the sauté function if needed.
- Serve hot over steamed rice, garnishing with optional sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Tips
- Slice the beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and prevent tough, chewy meat.
- Use fresh broccoli florets for the best texture and vibrant green color.
- Don't overcook the broccoli - the 1-2 minute pressure cook keeps it crisp and bright.
- For extra flavor, toast some sesame seeds before garnishing to enhance the nutty undertones.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the cornstarch slurry simmer on the sauté function for an extra minute.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice to soak up all the delicious sauce.
- For meal prep, this dish keeps well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 80mg
