Description
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal. Tender slices of beef, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful sauce come together in this satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast or flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced or grated ginger
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (use coconut aminos for paleo or keto)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (or brown sugar if not low carb)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon red pepper chili flake or Sriracha (optional)
For Thickening:
- 1 tsp xantham gum or arrowroot starch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
Additional:
- 3 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Instant Pot Version: Season beef with salt, pepper, and sesame oil. Sear beef in Instant Pot on SAUTE mode. Whisk together sauce ingredients and pour over beef. Pressure cook on HIGH for 4 minutes. Quick release pressure, add thickening agent, and broccoli. Saute until sauce thickens. Adjust seasonings and serve hot with preferred sides.
- Slow Cooker Version: Season beef and combine with sauce in a slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 45 minutes – 2 hours or LOW for 1.5 – 3 hours. Add thickening agent and broccoli. Continue cooking until sauce thickens. Adjust seasonings and serve with desired sides.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper chili flakes or Sriracha.
- For a lower-carb option, use xantham gum as the thickening agent.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or additional seasonings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 2g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 10g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg