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    Home » China » Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe

    Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe

    Published on May 10, 2020 Modified: Sep 2, 2020 by Alexandria Drzazgowski.

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    This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is an awesome take on a Chinese American classic! You can make this recipe on the stovetop, but making it in the Instant Pot is so much better! Every step of this recipe can be made in the Instant Pot from start to finish. Enjoy! 

    Close up of bowl with beef and broccoli and wooden spoon

    I already mentioned once (in my Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice Recipe) that I would be making a few Chinese-American dishes in my Instant Pot these days! I’ve been missing takeout a lot, and decided it was time to try my hand at making these awesome dishes at home. 

    The Fried Rice was a success, so I wanted to try another! When I lived in Manhattan, I lived pretty close to Chinatown (I know, it’s not the same as going to China, but it’s the closest I’ve gotten so far). 

    The Chinese restaurant that I loved had some delicious recipes, but my favorite one was their Beef and Broccoli. This wasn’t a dish I had usually ordered when I was home in the midwest, but once I tried it, I was hooked. 

    This recipe will show you how to make Beef and Broccoli at home easily. We’re going to use the Instant Pot, which makes EVERYTHING easier! And if you don’t have a pressure cooker, make this Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe instead!

    bowl of beef and broccoli with instant pot
    Jump to:
    • What Ingredients are in this Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe? 
    • What Ingredients are in the Beef Marinade?
    • How to Make Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli
    • Can I Cook the Broccoli at the Same Time as the Meat? 
    • What Kind of Meat Should I Use for this Recipe? 
    • What Can I Eat as a Side with My Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli? 
    • Can I Make Beef and Broccoli Ahead of Time?
    • Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

    What Ingredients are in this Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe? 

    Flank steaks  
    Broccoli
    Olive oil 
    Garlic 
    Beef broth 
    Cornstarch + Water 
    Beef Marinade

    For full ingredient measurements and instructions, visit the recipe card at the bottom of this page! 

    What Ingredients are in the Beef Marinade?

    Soy sauce
    Oyster sauce
    Juice of limes
    Paprika
    Water
    Fresh ginger
    Brown sugar

    How to Make Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

    Fill the bottom of your Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Add the trivet (or a steamer basket) into the Instant Pot and pile your broccoli on top. Lock your lid in place. 

    Press STEAM and adjust the time to one minute. After the cooking cycle has completed, perform a Quick Release. Remove the broccoli from the Instant Pot and set aside. 

    Combine the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk together. 

    In your Instant pot, turn the SAUTE feature on and add the oil to the pot. Add the chopped garlic into the oil and stir until fragrant. Turn off the SAUTE feature. 

    Add the beef, beef broth, and marinade into the pot. 

    Set to MANUAL and set the timer for 10 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow for a natural release for 10 minutes. Then perform an Instant release for the rest of the pressure. 

    Leaving the cooked beef inside, turn the Instant Pot to Saute. 

    In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. Add into the pot and stir. As the sauce begins to boil, it will thicken! If your sauce has been boiling for a few minutes and isn’t thickening, mix together another tsp of cornstarch and another tbsp of water, and add. Repeat until thick. 

    Stir the cooked broccoli into the beef mixture and enjoy! 

    forkful of beef and broccoli

    Can I Cook the Broccoli at the Same Time as the Meat? 

    Though cooking the broccoli at the same time as the meat sounds easier, I wouldn’t recommend it. 

    Broccoli has a much shorter cooking time than flank steak. Adding the broccoli in with the meat would either undercook the meat or overcook the broccoli. Cooking them together would result in a less-than-desirable dish.

    Cooking the ingredients separately and then combining at the end is the best way to go about making this! 🙂

    What Kind of Meat Should I Use for this Recipe? 

    To make my Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli, I used Flank Steak. If you have Beef Stew Meat, that will work as well!

    You can choose any kind of cubed, tougher meat. Cooking the meat in the Instant Pot will tenderize it and make it delicious for this dish! 

    Using the tough meat, however, will allow the cubes to hold up under the pressure and retain their shape. 

    What Can I Eat as a Side with My Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli? 

    You, of course, can eat this dish by itself. That’s what I’ve been doing, and it’s delicious! Whether you’re not that hungry or you’re trying to cut down on processed carbs, you can choose to omit any sides. 

    However, if you do want to add sides to this meal, I would recommend rice! I’ve posted instructions for how to cook White Rice in the Instant Pot, which would be a great base for this dish. 

    If you don’t want rice, you can also make ramen noodles to go with your dish. Ramen noodles are a great base and something I always look forward to! 

    two bowls of instant pot beef and broccoli

    Can I Make Beef and Broccoli Ahead of Time?

    Absolutely! If you’d like to make this Beef and Broccoli ahead of time, you can do so. You can store the recipe for up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container. 

    If you want to heat up the dish, simply put it in a microwave-safe dish and microwave! You can also add it into a pan on the stove and achieve the same result. 

    If making this dish and freezing, I would recommend avoiding the stop of adding the steamed broccoli until the moment you are going to eat it. You can make the beef and sauce ahead of time and freeze, then add in the broccoli once the meat has thawed. 

    If your only option is to add the broccoli, you can do that, too!

    Did you like this recipe Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli? Leave a comment on this post letting me know what you think! If you take a photo, share it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #TheForeignFork and tag @TheForeignFork. 

    If you liked this recipe, you’ll also love the other recipes below! I picked them out just for you! 

    • Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice
    • White Rice in the Instant Pot 
    • Chicken Marsala in the Instant Pot 
    • Pesto Chicken in the Instant Pot 
    • 11 Best Globally-Inspired Instant Pot Recipes
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    Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

    This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is an awesome take on a Chinese American classic! You can make this recipe on the stovetop, but making it in the Instant Pot is so much better! Every step of this recipe can be made in the Instant Pot from start to finish. Enjoy!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Chinese, Chinese American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Pressure Building Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 206kcal
    Author: Alexandria Drzazgowski

    Equipment

    • Pressure Cooker
    • Whisk
    • Steamer Basket
    • Mixing Bowl(s)
    • Trivet
    • Citrus Juicer

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. flank steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
    • 1 lb broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
    • 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
    • 2 tsp chopped garlic
    • 1 cup beef broth
    • 8 tsp cornstarch + 8 Tbsp water

    Marinade Ingredients:

    • ¼ cup Soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
    • Juice of 2 limes
    • ⅔ tsp Paprika
    • ¼ cup water
    • 2 inches ginger, peeled and grated
    • 4 tsp brown sugar

    Instructions

    • Fill the bottom of your Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Add the trivet (or a steamer basket) into the Instant Pot and pile your broccoli on top. Lock your lid in place.
    • Press STEAM and adjust the time to one minute. After the cooking cycle has completed, perform a Quick Release. Remove the broccoli from the Instant Pot and set aside.
    • Combine the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl and whisk together.
    • In your Instant pot, turn the SAUTE feature on and add the oil to the pot. Add the chopped garlic into the oil and stir until fragrant. Turn off the SAUTE feature.
    • Add the beef, beef broth, and marinade into the pot.
    • Set to MANUAL and set the timer for 10 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow for a natural release for 10 minutes. Then perform an Instant release for the rest of the pressure.
    • Leaving the cooked beef inside, turn the Instant Pot to Saute.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. Add into the pot and stir. As the sauce begins to boil, it will thicken! If your sauce has been boiling for a few minutes and isn’t thickening, mix together another tsp of cornstarch and another tbsp of water, and add. Repeat until thick.
    • Stir the cooked broccoli into the beef mixture and enjoy!

    Notes

    Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational and personal use only. 
    Recipe was made using an 8 qt pot.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 920mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
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