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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

By Taesha Butler February 5, 2019 (Updated August 6, 2021) 9 Comments

Servings4 people
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
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5 from 5 votes

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is going to be a busy weeknight dinner game changer for you. Made with ease and speed, this dish is full of flavor and made with nothing but squeaky clean ingredients to fuel you on! Paleo, dairy-free, gluten free and even a Whole30 option.

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A bowl of beef and broccoli

I am a no-fuss, no-muss kind of gal in the kitchen when it comes to dinner….or really any meal.

I love to cook, but life is too short to spend oodles of time prepping food. There are books to read. Trails to hike. Dance parties to have with my daughter. And deep conversations to share with my husband. So if I can bank just a few extra minutes each day doing one of those things instead of cooking a crazy complicated meal for my family, you better believe I am going to do it.

Which is one of the main reasons I am so glad I invested in my Instant Pot. It really does make meals that used to be complicated or time consuming so much easier. It allows you to make a beautifully nourishing home cooked meal for your family while still having time to enjoy your family. My IP has become my real food kitchen wingman…and I am cooking all the things in it these days it seems!

Like this Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli. I like that can be made easy peasy on a Tuesday night (notoriously our busiest day of the week) and I know I am serving up a dinner that is full of veggies, protein and flavor…without stressing myself out or even thinking about ordering takeout. Its a truly delicious real food comfort food that pairs wonderfully with rice, quinoa or riced cauliflower!

Other Instant Pot recipes you will love

  • Instant Pot Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili
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  • Instant Pot Garlic Cauliflower Potato Mash
  • Instant Pot Apple Cider Pulled Pork
A bowl of beef and broccoli in front of an Instant pot
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5 from 5 votes

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is going to be a busy weeknight dinner game changer for you. Made with ease and speed, this dish is full of flavor and made with nothing but squeaky clean ingredients to fuel you on! Paleo, dairy-free, gluten free and even a Whole30 option.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, healthy instant pot, Paleo dinner, Whole30 dinner
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 442.92kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed and cut into cubes
  • ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, avocado oil or oil with high smoke point
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (or to taste)
  • 2/3 cup broth
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional and omit for Whole30)
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos can sub soy sauce if gluten free, Paleo, soy free and Whole30 not important
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 pound broccoli florets
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp tapioca or arrowroot starch can sub cornstarch if Paleo/Whole not important
  • sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Instructions 

  • Turn your Instant Pot’s sauté function and add the oil to the pot. When the oil is hot, add the meat and season with the pepper. Brown meat for a minute or two.
  • Add chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2 to 3 more minutes until onion starts to soften.
  • Next, add broth, coconut aminos, honey/maple syrup (if using), and sesame oil to the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
  • Place cover on your Instant Pot and lock it into place. Make sure the valve on the top is turned to sealing. Cook on manual HIGH pressure for 12 minutes. It will take your Instant Pot about 10 minutes to get up to pressure.
  • When done cooking, carefully quick release the pressure. When all the pressure is released, remove the lid of the Instant Pot.
  • In a cup or small bowl, combine arrowroot and water; mix until smooth. Add the mixture to Instant Pot and stir to combine everything.
  • Next, add the broccoli to the pot. Stir. Again, turn your Instant Pot to the sauté function and let everything cook for about 5 minutes or until the broccoli is to your preferred tenderness and the sauce has thickened.
  • Taste and add more pepper if desired. If sauce is too thick for your taste, add a little water or more broth to thin it out.
  • Serve warm and enjoy it over rice, baked potatoes, rice cauliflower, quinoa or on its own. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 442.92kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.26g | Protein: 40.93g | Fat: 17.96g | Saturated Fat: 4.88g | Cholesterol: 102.06mg | Sodium: 594.07mg | Potassium: 1021.37mg | Fiber: 3.62g | Sugar: 11.79g | Vitamin A: 706.47IU | Vitamin C: 103.89mg | Calcium: 99.41mg | Iron: 3.59mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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    Comments

  1. Meryl

    March 16, 2019 at 11:55 pm

    My daughter cannot have sesame oil. Can you recommend a substitute?

    Reply
  2. brandon

    June 24, 2020 at 11:08 am

    5 stars

    you’ve performed a wonderful process in this!

    Reply
  3. ปั้มไลค์

    July 24, 2020 at 3:44 am

    5 stars
    Like!!

    Reply
  4. Tanya

    October 14, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    Made this 4xs to freeze when our freezer went out. 1/4 a cow almost lost. I had 4 roast i used to make this and then froze them again for meals later. This turned out wonderful! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Taesha

      October 14, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  5. Kayla

    December 18, 2020 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good!!! A hit with the whole family. I will be making this all the time now. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Taesha

      December 18, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      I am so glad you enjoy it as much as we do!

      Reply
  6. Paula

    February 22, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    I was looking for something to make for lunch and tried this recipe because I had the ingredients. It’s so easy and I turned out delicious! Will save it to repeat for sure!

    Reply
    • Taesha

      February 23, 2021 at 4:54 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed it, Paula!

      Reply

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