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Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli

A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Seasoning
  • 1 1/4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast or flank steak sliced thinly across the grain
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
Sauce and Vegetables
  • 3 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tsp xantham gum OR arrowroot starch to thicken the sauce (leave out if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced or grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce use coconut aminos for paleo or keto
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (if not low carb you can add brown sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper chili flake or Sriracha optional

Method
 

  1. Season beef with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Sear beef in Instant Pot for 1-2 minutes until brown.
  2. Whisk together sauce ingredients and pour over beef.
  3. Pressure cook on HIGH for 4 minutes, then quick release pressure.
  4. Microwave broccoli until tender.
  5. Thicken sauce with xantham gum or arrowroot starch slurry. Add broccoli and cook until sauce has thickened and broccoli is hot.
  6. Adjust seasonings and serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, use the xantham gum or arrowroot starch. Serve with cauliflower rice or zoodles for a low-carb option.