When it comes to a fast and flavorful weeknight dinner that tastes just like you picked it up from your favorite Chinese restaurant, this Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is the best. Top with some sesame seeds, and you’ll be literally cleaning the bowl, ready for more!

Beef and broccoli over rice in a teal bowl on a yellow table with an Instant Pot in the background.

BETTER THAN TAKE OUT INSTANT POT BEEF AND BROCCOLI

Is there anything worse than buying something at a restaurant and just knowing that you could make it better yourself? Since you’re able to control all the ingredients in this pressure cooker beef and broccoli, you can rest easy knowing that it’s gonna be good.

TRY SOME OF MY OTHER EASY INSTANT POT RECIPES:

I’ll happily tell you that the Instant Pot is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I not only gained so much time back in my life because of how fast it cookes, but also because there are hardly any dishes to clean after!

If you LOVE easy to make dinners much as I do, you may want to check out a few of my other favorite meals: Instant Pot Meatloaf, Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup, Instant Pot Pork Roast

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

The entire delicious recipe takes less than an hour to make!
Cooking in the Instant Pot creates minimal work for clean-up! (which means more time for dessert or putting your feet up!)
It’s a delicious and flavorful way to get some vegetables squeezed into those busy weeknights!
This broccoli and beef dish is low in carbs while not compromising on flavor at all!

INGREDIENTS USED

Beef chuck roast
Olive oil
Pepper
Soy sauce
Oyster sauce
Brown sugar
Sesame oil
Ginger
Red pepper flakes
Garlic cloves
Beef broth
Corn starch
Water
Fresh Broccoli florets
Chopped green onions
Toasted sesame seeds

*see recipe card for detailed measurements

Ingredients needed to make this recipe laid out on a marble countertop and labled.

KITCHEN SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED

Instant Pot
Cutting board/sharp knife

HOW TO MAKE EASY INSTANT POT BEEF AND BROCCOLI

Step 1: Season the beef with pepper and cut it into thin strips. (Cut against the grain for tender meat)

Step 2: Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot and turn to saute. Once the oil has become hot, add the beef and brown. This should take up to 10 minutes.

Seasoned beef cut into thin slices on a cutting board.

Step 3: Pour the beef broth into the pot after the beef strips have cooked. Scrape the cooked bits off the bottom of the pot to get that flavor into the recipe!

Step 4: Make and add the sauce and stir. In a medium sized bowl, stir together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, red pepper flakes, and garlic and add to the Instant Pot. Then turn off the saute function.

Beef broth being poured into an instant pot over cooked meat.

Seasoned sauce being poured over the cooked meat and with broth.

Step 5: Seal the Instant Pot and cook for 10 minutes on high pressure. Once done, use the quick release.

Step 6: Make a homemade cornstarch slurry by mixing the water and cornstarch in a bowl. Add it to the Instant Pot, turn on the saute function, and bring the slurry mixture to a boil.

Cornstarch slurry being poured into an Instant Pot overtop of meat and sauces.

Thickened beef and sauce mixture in an instant Pot.

Step 7: Add the chopped broccoli into the pot and stir, then put on the lid and let it boil for 3 minutes. Turn off the saute function and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.

Step 8: Serve topped with sesame seeds and green onions, and enjoy!

Fresh cut, uncooked broccoli on top of other cooked ingredients in an Instant Pot.

Cooked beef and broccoli in an Instant Pot with a wooden spoon stirring contents inside.

HELPFUL TIPS & TRICKS

Make sure that when you’re deglazing the Instant Pot (scraping off the bits on the bottom of the pot) that you use a wooden spoon for this. You don’t want to scrape up your trusty kitchen helper!
If you’re “team sauce” and want more added, just double that part of the recipe and add more sauce.
Feeding a crowd? No problem. You can double the entire recipe and it will STILL fit inside the Instant Pot and cook perfectly.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS

Use low sodium broth – Beef broth is great but can be super high in sodium. Low sodium broth works just as well so feel free to swap it out.
Worried that the beef is going to be chewy? Simply cut the beef in thin strips going AGAINST the grain and it should be nice and tender.
Garlic powder – Fresh garlic cloves or minced garlic is best, but you can easily use dried or powdered seasonings as well.
Out of sesame oil? Just replace it with olive oil or even coconut oil. (The sesame oil adds a TON of great flavor but it doesn’t make or break the recipe.)
If you are not a fan of oyster sauce or have a fish allergy, you can use hoisin sauce or teriyaki sauce instead.

Close up shot of a slice of beef in between chopsticks in front of a bowl of beef and broccoli.

STORAGE NOTES

This low carb Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli takes SO good leftover. Just add all the leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What other cuts of beef will work for beef and broccoli in the Instant Pot?

You have options and good ones! You could use a flank steak, skirt steak, London broil, flat iron steak, or sirloin steak if you like. Most cuts of meat will work as long as you use thin slices to get that tender beef texture.

What other vegetables can be added to this broccoli stir fry?

Add all the veggies that you want! Sliced onions, mushrooms, cut-up carrots, and even baby corn are just a few options that would add flavor and nutrients.

How do I toast sesame seeds?

Toasting them on the stove is the fastest method. Make sure to use a skillet without any oil and cook them over medium heat. You will need to stir them often so that they don’t burn. The cooking time is short and will just take a few minutes.

What sides go well with this broccoli beef recipe?

Pairing this easy pressure cooker beef with white rice or cauliflower rice adds a great texture. This tasty recipe would also be good with brown rice too.

Can I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh?

Yes, you can use frozen broccoli, but you will need to steam it ahead of time in the microwave. You’ll also have to be sure to drain out all the excess water before adding it to the Instant Pot.

Can leftover spicy beef and broccoli be frozen?

Yes, you can freeze broccoli and beef. Be sure to add it to a freezer-safe container or bag and label it, so you know what it is! It should be fine to be frozen for up to 2 months.

Bird's eye view of beef and broccoli in an teal bowl over rice and sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds on a yellow table.

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