30 Minute Beef and Broccoli Instant Pot

Our30-minute beef and broccoli instant pot recipe is going to be one weeknight meal to serve up your family. Juicy and tender steak paired with broccoli! Skip ordering takeout and make your usual beef and broccoli dish at home, in no time.

This Instant Pot beef broccoli will knock your socks off in flavor factor. Give this steak and broccoli a try today.

This pressure cooker broccoli beef is one of our favorites when dining out. We personally never can get enough broccoli in our life.

Pair it with the homemade sauce for beef and broccoli. This pressure cooker steak is crazy simple to make.

Why You Will Love This Beef and Broccoli…

• Easy
• Dinner in 30 Minutes
• Great Instant Pot steak recipe
• Can use fresh or frozen broccoli
• Homemade sauce

Ingredients Needed

• Steak
• Broccoli
• Cornstarch
• Black Pepper
• Soy Sauce
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Hoisin Sauce
• Sesame Seeds

How to Make

Step 1: First, toss in the soy sauce and beef in an Instant Pot. Turn the saute mode on, and brown your beef on all sides. Once done, turn the pressure cooker off.

Step 2: Next, add in the water, and then use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot, to remove any stuck-on bits.

Step 3: Now you will place your lid on, making sure the valve is set to sealing. Pressure cook manual high pressure for 15 minutes. Do a quick release.

Step 4: Next, you will mix up the rest of the ingredients to make the sauce, toss in and stir to thicken the sauce. Add in your broccoli and let it cook to soften the broccoli.

Step 5: Finallyserve up this tender beef and broccoli Instant Pot stir fry for dinner. Top with some sesame seeds and enjoy.

Expert Tips

• Freeze your beef for around 30 minutes, for easier slicing. This will help the knife slice right through the meat.
• Aim for around 1/8″ to 1/4″ thick on your steak slices.
• Slice across the grain for a more tender flank or flat iron steak
• Swap out your broccoli with other vegetables if you are not a fan. Or add in some peppers for added flavor.
• Spice it up with chili sauce or sriracha once you serve it up

Practical notes

What cut of beef to use for beef and broccoli?

Flank steak or flat iron is the best cut of beef for beef and broccoli! Flank steak is the more affordable route, that gives you that fork-tender beef in every single bite.

How do you tenderize beef?

The marinade we use helps to give your steak flavor but also tenderize your meat at the same time. If you feel like your steak is going to be tough, use a u003ca href=u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003erolling pinu003c/au003eu003cimg width=u00220u0022 height=u00220u0022 src=u0022 alt=u0022u0022u003e to hit the beef a few times in a sealable bag, to help soften it up a bit. Don’t go overboard. Just a few pounds is all it needs. u003cbru003eOr you can buy a u003ca href=u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003emeat tenderizer u003c/au003eu003cimg width=u00220u0022 height=u00220u0022 src=u0022 alt=u0022u0022u003ebut you want to go gentle on your steak or it will become too tenderized for this specific recipe.

How to slice flank steak?

For that beef and broccoli recipe, you want to work at cutting your flank steak or flat iron steak properly. Cut thin slices, that go across the grain. This will help to break down those muscle fibers so it won’t make your meat as tough.

Can we use fresh or frozen broccoli in beef and broccoli?

You can use frozen broccoli in replace of fresh broccoli for your Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli. We just allow the broccoli to begin to thaw as we are cooking the beef. u003cbru003eThen just allow it to steam until it is warmed all the way through. So you might need to wait an extra minute or two.

Do you have to cook beef and broccoli in a wok?

You do not have to cook beef and broccoli in a u003ca href=u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eWoku003c/au003eu003cimg width=u00220u0022 height=u00220u0022 src=u0022 alt=u0022u0022u003e! You are welcome to pull out your Wok, but you can step into the digital age and grab your pressure cooker or a big ol’ u003ca href=u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003ecast iron skilletu003c/au003eu003cimg width=u00220u0022 height=u00220u0022 src=u0022 alt=u0022u0022u003e. There are so many ways to whip up beef and broccoli.

Instant Pot Recipes

• Thai Peanut Noodles
• 40+ Beef Instant Pot Recipes
• Rice and Beans
• Instant Pto Beef Stew
• One Pot Swiss Steak and Potatoes

Ingredients

Makes 5 servings

• 1 lb flank steak
• 4 heads of broccoli; separate from the stem
• 1/2 tablespoon corn starch; for thickening
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons garlic
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• Sesame seeds for topping; optional

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Method

1. Turn Instant Pot on to saute mode, and add in your beef and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Saute until the meat is browned and seared. Then turn off saute, and add in your water.
2. Place the pressure cooker lid on Instant Pot and turn to lock position. Ensure the pressure valve is closed and set to manual high pressure for 15 minutes. Once the Instant Pot stops, quick release the pressure.
3. Drain the liquid from the Instant Pot. In a small mixing bowl or measuring cup then add in garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and soy sauce. Mix well.
4. Set to saute mode and pour mixture in over meat. Stir well until nice and combined. It will thicken quickly from the cornstarch.
5. Add in your broccoli and put the lid on top without locking and steam for 2 minutes. Stir well, to ensure the meat is not sticking to the bottom of the pot. Once broccoli is steamed, serve over a bed of rice.

Kitchen notes

Serve over a bed of rice, cauliflower rice, or eat alone! For added flavor, feel free to marinate your beef in the sauce mixture for 30 minutes before cooking if you want added flavor to your dish. You can use ground beef instead of steak if you want. Just cook until no longer pink, and skip the pressure cooker step, and saute the sauce and broccoli. Add in other vegetables to this Instant Pot beef and broccoli recipe to create a stir fry.