Description
This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli recipe is a savory and satisfying dish featuring tender flank steak and crisp broccoli in a rich, flavorful sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it utilizes the Instant Pot to speed up cooking while locking in all the delicious flavors.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth (or water)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Sriracha)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 pound flank steak, trimmed and thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients—beef broth, cornstarch, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, minced ginger, hot sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes—in a jar with a lid and shake well to combine or whisk together in a bowl.
- Marinate Beef: Pour ¼ cup of the prepared sauce over the sliced flank steak and toss well to coat evenly.
- Sauté Broccoli: Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, and sauté the broccoli florets just until bright green and slightly tender. Remove broccoli from the pot and set aside.
- Brown Beef: Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the Instant Pot. Add the marinated beef and sauté until it is browned on all sides. Then pour in the remaining sauce mix over the beef.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set it to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” mode on high pressure for 10 minutes to cook the beef thoroughly and develop the sauce’s flavors.
- Release Pressure: Once the cooking cycle is complete, use the quick release method to depressurize the Instant Pot safely and swiftly.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked broccoli to the pot and stir everything together to combine well. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve the beef and broccoli mixture over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Thinly slicing the flank steak against the grain helps keep the meat tender.
- You can substitute Shaoxing wine with dry sherry if unavailable.
- Adjust the hot sauce amount according to your preferred spice level.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and beef broth to control saltiness.
- Serve with steamed rice or your favorite noodles for a hearty meal.
