Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

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Beef and broccoli are probably the most ordered foods on the takeout menu. After all, it is incredibly delicious. However, you don't have to order beef and broccoli from your favorite Chinese restaurant. Instead, you can pull out your handy instant pot and make beef and broccoli in about 15 minutes. This instant pot of beef and broccoli will be much more delicious and healthier than anything you will find on a takeout menu. It is made with flank steak, beef broth, tamari, coconut aminos, garlic, onions, ginger, sesame oil, xanthan gum, and a sugar-free brown sugar substitute to keep things keto. All in all, this Instant Pot of Beef and Broccoli is so delicious. But, of course, it's even more delicious when you serve it with cauliflower rice to complete the meal. 
 

Can you overcook beef in an Instant Pot?

Yes, you can overcook beef in an instant pot. However, if you overcook beef in the instant pot, there is nothing you can do to save it. You will be left with dry, stringy meat that is very unappealing, so follow the recipe strictly.   

Does beef get more tender the longer you cook it in Instant Pot?

No beef does not get more tender the longer you cook it in the instant pot. After a while, all the moisture in the meat will evaporate, leaving you with a dry, thorny heart.  

Why is my beef too chewy?

Your beef may be chewy because it is overcooked. Depending on the cut of meat, it may need to be cooked hot and fast or long and slow. This allows the fat to render, creating juicy and tender beef.   

Why is my beef stringy?

Stringy beef means the beef has a lot of connective tissues. Connective tissues take a long time to break down, so the beef must be cooked low and slow to get tender meat. However, if you are not working with beef with many connective tissues, it goes back to overcooking. Also, if too much moisture is lost from the meat, it will result in a stringy, dry texture.   
Author: Sarah Leadon
Rate
Average: 4.5 (6 votes)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Serves
4 persons

Ingredients

Instructions

Add the olive oil to the instant pot and press the sauté setting.   
Prepare instant pot for sautéing
Place half of the flank steak into the instant pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove from the instant pot and place it on a plate. Repeat the process until all are cooked.
Frying the beef until golden brown
Return the flank steak to the instant pot. Add the garlic, onion, ginger, beef broth, tamari, coconut aminos, brown sugar substitute, and sesame oil. Stir until the brown sugar dissolves.
Adding the seasonings to the beef
Put the lid on the instant pot, switch the vent to sealing and select pressure-cook for 10 minutes.   
Pressure cook the beef
After 10 minutes, set the valve to vent for a quick release. Once the valve drops, carefully remove the instant pot's lid.   
Setting the valve to venting
Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum over the beef, stir until it thickens up, and add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon, 1/4 teaspoon at a time, until it reaches your desired texture.   
Adding xanthan gum to the beef
Press the sauté function. Stir in broccoli and cover with the lid. Let the broccoli cook for another 2 minutes.  
Adding broccoli to the beef
Remove the lid from your instant pot. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve and enjoy!
Serving the Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli_

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Keywords
instant pot beef and broccoli, mongolian, keto, healthy, stir fry, healthy, frozen, how to make

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