Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Introduction

When classic takeout meets home-cooked convenience, magic happens—and that’s exactly what you get with Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli. This recipe delivers tender, savory beef and vibrant broccoli in a glossy, crave-worthy sauce, all made in a fraction of the time thanks to the power of pressure cooking. Minimal prep, quick cleanup, and reliable results make this dish a must-try for busy weeknights or satisfying any Chinese takeout craving.

Why Make Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli?

Forget laborious stir-frying or waiting on delivery—the Instant Pot turns this popular dish into a weeknight staple that’s ready in under 30 minutes, yet tastes like it simmered all afternoon. The beef becomes meltingly tender, while the broccoli stays perfectly crisp-tender, all soaking up a deeply flavorful, umami-packed sauce. It’s a crowd-pleaser you’ll find yourself making again and again, sure to satisfy kids and grown-ups alike.

Essential Steps for the Best Beef and Broccoli

Let your Instant Pot do the heavy lifting. The key to restaurant-quality beef and broccoli is in slicing the beef thinly and uniformly. A reliable Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper makes prepping your vegetables a breeze, ensuring evenly-cut broccoli florets every time. Opt for flank steak or sirloin, and slice against the grain to maximize tenderness.

The sauce is what ties everything together. Whisk together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, garlic, and a touch of sesame oil. Cornstarch slurry thickens it at the end, so the velvety sauce clings to every bite.

How to Get Perfect Broccoli & Tender Beef

To keep your broccoli bright and snappy, don’t add it in with the beef. Instead, stir the broccoli into the pot after the beef is cooked, using the residual heat (and a quick steam function) to achieve that ideal fork-tender freshness.

For flawless doneness, the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart offers precise control, ensuring your beef never overcooks and your broccoli stays vibrant. A quick-release method prevents overcooking, so every element turns out spot-on.

Serving Suggestions and Storage Tips

Spoon saucy beef and broccoli generously over steamed rice or cauliflower rice for a lighter touch. Meal prepping? Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for easy grab-and-go lunches, since this dish reheats beautifully.

For an elevated weeknight setup, lay out a Pureegg Plastic Table Cloth Disposable on your table for effortless cleanup—even after a sticky, delicious sauce-filled meal.

Nutritional Information and Yield

This recipe serves 4 and comes in at around 350 to 400 calories per serving (not including rice). It’s loaded with protein and packs a solid dose of veggies, making it a balanced take on the takeout classic.

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli (Recap)

This quick, flavor-packed, one-pot meal brings irresistible Chinese takeout flavor to your kitchen—without the fuss. With ultra-tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a dynamite sauce, it’s an instant classic you’ll return to all year.

Instructions

1. Set your Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 Quart to the sauté function and heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Add half the sliced beef and cook until just browned, about 2 minutes. Remove beef and repeat with the remaining oil and beef.
2. Return all beef to the pot. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Pour over beef in the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
4. Seal the lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 10 minutes. Quick release the pressure once done.
5. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the hot beef mixture to thicken the sauce.
6. For perfectly cut veggies, prepare your broccoli florets with the help of the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper. Add the broccoli to the pot, close the lid (without sealing), and let it steam in the residual heat for 2–3 minutes until just tender yet crisp.
7. Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for easy reheating.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Enjoy this fast, flavorful, and fuss-free Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli tonight!