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Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

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Make tender beef and bright green broccoli quickly using your Instant Pot for a takeout-style meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Toss the sliced beef with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering. Brown the beef in batches, removing it to a plate once browned. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  3. Add beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Place the trivet in the pot. Arrange the broccoli florets on top of the trivet.
  5. Secure the lid and set the vent to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 1 minute.
  6. Once cooking is complete, perform a Quick Release (QR) of the pressure. Carefully remove the trivet and broccoli; set aside.
  7. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode again. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cold water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to create a slurry.
  8. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
  9. Return the cooked beef and the broccoli to the thickened sauce. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
  10. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For best results, slice the flank steak when it is partially frozen to achieve thin, uniform cuts.
  • If you prefer softer broccoli, add it directly to the pot during the pressure cooking cycle after the beef, reducing the cook time slightly.
  • You can substitute low-sodium soy sauce if you are monitoring salt intake.

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