Here’s a fast, flavorful Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe that rivals takeout—tender beef, garlicky sauce, and perfectly cooked broccoli 🍲🥦
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the beef and sauce:
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1 lb (450 g) flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
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½ cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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¼ cup beef broth or water
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3 tbsp brown sugar or honey
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1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for richer flavor)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp grated fresh ginger
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1 tsp sesame oil
For thickening:
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2 tsp cornstarch
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2 tsp water
Vegetables:
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3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
Optional garnish:
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Sesame seeds
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Sliced green onions
Instructions
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Prep the beef:
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Slice the beef thinly against the grain. This ensures tenderness.
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Make the sauce:
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In a bowl, combine soy sauce, broth, brown sugar, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
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Pressure cook:
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Pour sauce into the Instant Pot.
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Add beef slices and stir to coat.
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Seal the lid and set Pressure Cook (Manual) on High for 10 minutes.
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Quick release:
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Carefully do a quick release of pressure when cooking is done.
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Add broccoli:
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Place broccoli on top of the beef.
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Seal the lid and cook Pressure Cook on High for 0–1 minutes (fresh broccoli 0–1 min; frozen 1–2 min). Quick release immediately.
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Thicken the sauce:
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Mix cornstarch and water to make a slurry.
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Set Instant Pot to Sauté, stir in slurry, and cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Serve:
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Plate beef and broccoli over rice or noodles.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Tips for Takeout-Level Flavor
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Slice beef thinly and against the grain for tenderness.
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Don’t overcook broccoli—a quick pressure cook keeps it vibrant and crisp.
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Optional flavor booster: Add 1 tsp fish sauce to the sauce for umami depth.
If you want, I can also give a “5-minute prep hack version” that makes this dish even faster for busy weeknights—perfect for meal prep or spontaneous cravings.