Why is the meat tough in the Instant Pot?

Some cuts of meat benefit from a few extra minutes of cooking time. If your meat turns out tough, next time let the pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes instead of immediately releasing the pressure.

What size Instant Pot do you need for beef and.broccoli?

I have the 8-quart DUO 7-in-1 Instant Pot . No adjustments need to be made to this recipe to make it in a 6-quart Instant Pot. If you have an 8-quart, you can also double the beef and broccoli recipe without having to make any changes to the cooking instructions.

Can you make Instant Pot beef and broccoli in a slow cooker?

Yes! Add the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours. My conversion guide for slow cooker recipes to Instant Pot recipes may be helpful as well.

20-Minute Instant Pot Recipe for Broccoli and Beef (+Video)

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Square dish filled with white rice, broccoli and cooked marinated beef. A pair of chopsticks sit along the edge of the bowl. Text overlay Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli.

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This quick and easy recipe for broccoli and beef in the Instant Pot combines rich, tender beef with crisp broccoli and a salty, garlicky sauce for the flavor of takeout without the price tag!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Yield: 4-6 1x
Category: Main Meals
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

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1 ½ lbs steak or beef roast, sliced thin
1 onion, diced
2 tsp granulated garlic
½ cup beef stock or broth
⅓ cup liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
¼ cup honey
2 Tbsp sesame seed oil
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 – 1 ½ lbs broccoli florets
2 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp water

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Instructions

Prepare the rice by either following the instructions on the package OR by following the recipe for Instant Pot Brown Rice (22-minute cook time) or Instant Pot White Rice (4-minute cook time). You can also make Cauliflower Rice or serve the broccoli & beef over a different grain like quinoa or even over pasta. Remove the cooked rice from the Instant Pot before making the broccoli or the beef.
Add the broccoli to the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 0 minutes for firm broccoli, or 1 minute for slightly more tender broccoli. As soon as the timer beeps, release the pressure. Drain the liquid, remove the broccoli from the Instant Pot, and set aside.
Add the onion, garlic, beef stock or broth, liquid aminos, honey, sesame seed oil, and red pepper to the Instant Pot and stir together well. Add the sliced beef and stir.
Close the lid and set the pressure valve to “sealing.” Press “pressure cook” or manual and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. When the timer goes off, use the quick pressure release method by turning the valve from “sealing” to “venting.”
Meanwhile, mix the cornstarch and water in a mug until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
When the beef is done, remove the lid and press the “sauté” button. Add the slurry to the pot and stir constantly until dissolved. The sauce will thicken fairly quickly. When it’s thick, turn the Instant Pot off.
Serve beef and broccoli over rice, or as desired.

Notes

Rice: You can use white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice. If you make rice in the Instant Pot, be sure to cook this FIRST, and remove the cooked rice from the pot before making the beef.
Broccoli: If you have them, use the steamer basket accessory, a glass lid, and the “steam” function on the Instant Pot to make the broccoli.
Beef: Any cut of beef will work; just be sure to slice it thinly before cooking.
Soy Sauce: I recommend low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos) when possible.

Nutrition

Calories: 336

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