Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Sauce
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½ cup low sodium beef broth or water
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2 tablespoon cornstarch
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3 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine)
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2 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
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1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Sriracha
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2 tablespoon sesame oil
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¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
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3 tablespoon brown sugar
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3 cloves minced garlic
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Beef and Broccoli
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3 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
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1 pound flank steak, trimmed of fat and sliced thin against the grain
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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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.
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Pour about ¼ cup of the sauce over the cut beef and toss well to coat.
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Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and when 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.
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Add the remaining vegetable oil to the Instant pot and when it's hot add the beef. Saute the beef for about 3 to 5 minutes until it starts to brown, then add the remaining sauce to the Instant Pot.
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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.
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When cooking is complete, use a quick release to depressurize.
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Add the broccoli back to the Instant Pot and stir. Garnish with sesame seeds. Serve over rice or noodles.
# Helpful Notes:
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To slice the steak easier, place it in the freezer for 20 minutes before slicing.
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Best cut of beef for this recipe is flank steak or skirt steak.
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Don't overcook the broccoli. Remove the broccoli from the Instant Pot once it's sauteed to avoid mushy results.
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No extra salt needed. The beef broth and soy sauce have plenty of salt to season this dish.
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This recipe can be prepared without an Instant Pot using standard stovetop methods.