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4.7 from 24 votes

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

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This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe is a delicious and fast dinner, amazingly flavorful, featuring tender and tasty beef. This can be on your dinner table in 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli in a bowl

Beef and broccoli has got to be my favorite take out dish ever and it’s pretty much the only thing I’ll order when we go to a Chinese restaurant. However, making it at home is so much better! Think about it, no sad or soggy broccoli and no chewy or dry pieces of beef.

Not to mention that this is probably the easiest “faux” take-out you can make at home. A quick sauce, some flank steak and a head of broccoli is all you really need.

Ingredients

For the sauce you will need:

  • Beef broth
  • Cornstarch
  • Chinese cooking wine
  • Oyster sauce
  • Ginger
  • Hot sauce (I used sriracha)
  • Sesame oil
  • Soy sauce (low sodium is best)
  • Brown sugar
  • Garlic
  • Red pepper flakes

For the beef and broccoli you will need:

  • Vegetable oil
  • Broccoli
  • Steak
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli process shots

If you can’t find any Chinese cooking wine, some dry cooking sherry or rice wine will work as well. For non-alcoholic substitutes, you can use chicken broth with a splash of vinegar. It won’t taste quite the same, but it will still be delicious!

What cut of beef is best

For this beef and broccoli recipe, flank steak or skirt steak are your best choices. These are not only really tender cuts, making them perfect for quick, high heat cooking, they pack a lot of flavor and they’re relatively cheap.

When you’re using high pressure cooking like this, pretty much any type of meat is going to come out tender. You can use any cut of beef that you like best as long as you cut it into nice little bite sized pieces.

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli over rice

How to make beef and broccoli in the Instant Pot

Start by making the sauce first. This part is as easy as it can get! I used a jar for this step so that I could just quickly shake everything together. You can also whisk everything together in a small bowl.

Cook the broccoli first, because broccoli is a fussy ingredient and will get all mushy and brown if it cooks in the Instant Pot with the beef. You can either steam it separately or saute it in the Instant Pot as instructed in the recipe for a few minutes.

Once the broccoli is cooked transfer it to a bowl and set aside. Add some of sauce to the beef to flavor it and saute in the Instant Pot until no longer pink. Pour in the remaining sauce and cook it on high pressure for 10 minutes. Add the broccoli back and stir everything together. All that’s left is to garnish with some sesame seeds and serve!

Slow cooker option

This recipe adapts very well in a slow cooker! I would still sear the beef first before adding it to the slow cooker for extra flavor, but that’s totally up to you. Add the beef and the prepared sauce to the slow cooker, give everything a stir, and cook for 3.5 – 4 hours on high or 7 – 8 hours on low.

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli in a bowl

How to serve

I love to serve my beef and broccoli over cooked rice such as Basmati or Jasmine rice, but sometimes I love it over noodles. Ramen, soba, udon, and rice noodles would all work well for this recipe. You can use riced or mashed cauliflower as well for a low-carb option.

Leftovers

This meal will last 3 – 4 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container, and 3 – 4 months in the freezer. You can reheat it either in the microwave, or covered in a pan over medium heat.

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli over rice

More great recipes to try:

  • Mongolian Beef
  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • French Dip Sandwiches
  • Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Butter Chicken
  • Beef Stroganoff

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4.71 from 24 votes

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Prep 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 30 minutes
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This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is a delicious and fast dinner, amazingly flavorful, featuring tender and tasty beef. This can be on your dinner table in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients

Sauce

  • ½ cup beef broth (low sodium, or water)
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine
  • 2 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (fresh, minced)
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Beef and Broccoli

  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 head broccoli (cut into small florets)
  • 1 pound flank steak (trimmed of fat and sliced thin against the grain)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

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Instructions 

  • In a jar add all the sauce ingredients. Close the lid and shake until everything is combined. Alternatively, you could whisk everything together in a bowl.
  • Pour about 1/4 cup of the sauce over the cut beef and toss well.
  • Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer’s guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)
  • Add 1 tbsp of the vegetable oil to the Instant Pot and when the oil is hot add the broccoli florets. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the broccoli is a vibrant green color. Transfer the broccoli to a plate.
  • Add the remaining vegetable oil to the Instant pot and when it’s hot add the beef to it. Saute the beef for about 3 to 5 minutes until it starts to brown, then add the remaining sauce to the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid (follow the manufacturer’s guide for instructions on how to close the instant pot lid). Set the Instant Pot to the Manual (high pressure) setting and set the timer to 10 minutes.
  • When cooking is complete, use a quick release to depressurize.
  • Add the broccoli back to the Instant Pot and stir. Garnish with sesame seeds.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

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Notes

  1. TIP: To slice the steak easier, place it in the freezer for 20 minutes before slicing.
  2. MEAT: Best cut of beef for this recipe is flank steak or skirt steak.
  3. What is an Instant Pot: An IP is a multi-cooker, it’s like seven different appliances all in one! It does the job of a slow cooker, pressure cooker, rice cooker, steamer, yogurt maker, etc.
  4. I don’t have an Instant Pot, can I still make this: Yes! Check out my Beef and Broccoli recipe here.
  5. Nutrition: Nutritional information does not include rice or noodles. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 447kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 26g (9%)Protein: 30g (60%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Cholesterol: 68mg (23%)Sodium: 1034mg (45%)Potassium: 1001mg (29%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 985IU (20%)Vitamin C: 138.7mg (168%)Calcium: 134mg (13%)Iron: 3.6mg (20%)
© Author Joanna Cismaru

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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JM
JM
Posted: 2 months ago

4 stars
I love this recipe and it’s a staple in my home. I have found though that I almost always get the dreaded “burn” on my Instant Pot with it. I finally fixed the problem by leaving out the cornstarch and then adding it (mixed with a bit of water, i.e. a slurry) at the very end, after the pressure cooking is over. No more problems.

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BJ
BJ
Posted: 1 year ago

Hey Jo, I cannot eat beef. Have you tried this recipe with chicken instead or have a similar recipe? If not, no worries, however, I thought I would ask. Sounds delicious!

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Jo Cooks Team
Jo Cooks Team
Reply to  BJ
Posted: 1 year ago

You absolutely can use this recipe with chicken! The cook time will be a little different because of the change in protein, but I do have many recipes you can peruse! One of my favorites is the Instant Pot General Tso’s Chicken!

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BJ
BJ
Reply to  Jo Cooks Team
Posted: 1 year ago

Thank you for the prompt reply!

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Jo Cooks Team
Jo Cooks Team
Reply to  BJ
Posted: 1 year ago

No worries! Happy cooking 🙂

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Terri D
Terri D
Posted: 2 years ago

My Honey raved on and on about this recipe! So delish 😋

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Dwan O.
Dwan O.
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
Our family loves this recipe! The kids are always asking for this and it’s so easy!

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Kelly H
Kelly H
Posted: 3 years ago

5 stars
The flavors of this recipe are amazing and I have made this several times. However, I really have trouble getting my IP to come to pressure with this recipe. I have tried everything, any suggestions?

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Kelly H
Posted: 3 years ago

Hi Kelly! I’m so glad to hear you love the recipe. There could be many reasons for this. One reason could be that the sauce is too thick and in that case you can add a bit more liquid to the sauce, and then at the end you can just thicken it with a bit more cornstarch.

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Val
Val
Posted: 3 years ago

5 stars
I made this for my fiancé and he loved it!! I’ve been trying new “fast” recipes since we’ve been busy preparing for the wedding and this is a winner!!

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Val
Posted: 3 years ago

So glad you guys enjoyed this!

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Chris
Chris
Posted: 3 years ago

5 stars
I made this tonight and we really enjoyed it. I did a slow release for 10 minutes, released the pressure and added the broccoli. I then set the pressure at 0 and when it beeped I opened the pot and added a few green onions. The broccoli was nice and crisp and perfect for us.

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Kat
Kat
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
I can not describe how amazing this recipe is! I’m used to making a different one in the slow cooker, but I will never make anything but this recipe again! The sauce had just the right amount of sweetness and heat – and it was just thick enough. My husband and I almost cleaned out everything in one sitting.

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Ange
Ange
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
Kids LOVED it. First time ever my daughter asked for seconds.

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Ange
Posted: 4 years ago

Yay! Love hearing this!

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Lynda K
Lynda K
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
Just tried this recipe this week. The flavor was so good and the thickness of the gravy was perfect. I misread the recipe and put the broccoli and beef in together for 10 minutes. Because I had already steamed it in the microwave it was a bit more softer but not too bad. I think I will either cook the meat for a few more minutes as we like it a bit more tender but we will definitely make this again! Thanks Jo for another great recipe. 🙂

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Nutritionist Mira
Nutritionist Mira
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
Just awesome recipe with full of nutrient. Many Thanks for posting this recipe, I will must try to home. As a Nutritionist I appreciate this recipe with all healthy ingredients. I hope you will upload more recipes like this.

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Carolyn
Carolyn
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
Thank you for such a simple recipe using the Instapot. Its lovely for a busy person like me!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 4 years ago

My pleasure, glad you like it!

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Nutritionist Mira
Nutritionist Mira
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
Wow really nice and awesome recipe with full of nutrients. Many Thanks for posting this recipe, I will must try to home. As a Nutritionist I appreciate this recipe with all healthy ingredients.

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Easy Recipes
Easy Recipes
Posted: 4 years ago

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can we use white sugar instead of brown sugar

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Joanna Cismaru
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Sure!

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