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chinese broccoli and beef in pressure cooker
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Instant Pot Broccoli Beef

Instant Pot Broccoli Beef is everything you love about my Slow Cooker Broccoli Beef but much faster and with double the sauce — because who doesn’t love this delicious, tangy, sweet, garlicky sauce over a bed of rice or noodles? 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½-2 pounds thin-sliced stir-fry steak cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 ⅓ cups low sodium soy sauce
  • cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 4-6 cups frozen broccoli florets see note for fresh broccoli
  • 4-5 tablespoons corn starch + 1/3 cup cold water

Instructions

  • In your pot, combine meat, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes and give it a good stir.
  • Place the lid on the pot and slide into the lock position. Turn the vent knob to the SEALED position.
  • Set to PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL for 8 minutes. (remember that it will take a few minutes for the pot to pressurize before it starts counting down)
  • When the cook time is up, turn knob to the VENTING position. Once float valve drops down, remove the lid.
  • Set the pot to the SOUP setting. In a small bowl stir together cold water and corn starch. When liquid comes to a boil in the pot, stir in corn starch slurry. Turn the pot off (hit CANCEL or unplug it) and allow the sauce to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in broccoli florets until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles.

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Notes

If using fresh broccoli, place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, pierce 2-3 times with a fork and then microwave for 2-3 minutes until fork-tender. 

Nutrition

Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 3413mg | Potassium: 1023mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 667IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 6mg
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