Quick & Easy Beef and Broccoli Recipe Highlights
Ready in a matter of minutes, this Easy Beef and Broccoli recipe packs quite a punch. Beef and Broccoli really is my favorite Chinese dish! I always order it when we go to our favorite Chinese restaurant or when we order takeout. But we do this very sporadically though, so I found a way to recreate this dish at home. I have been making Beef and Broccoli for years using my wok over the stovetop. But to be honest, many times, the meat turned out a bit hard and chewy. Well, no more…thanks to the Instant Pot magic!! You can also make this recipe in the slow cooker. If you know me, you’ll know I LOVE my Instant Pot! It just makes my life easier. So, there you have it, another easy Instant Pot dish loaded with delicious Asian-inspired flavors. The meat is tender, and the sauce is super flavorful. It’s less expensive and healthier than ordering out, too. Plus, it’s so easy to assemble, and the prep time takes only ten minutes.
You’ll need: For the sauce:
Water: For more flavor, substitute water for chicken stock. Cornstarch Low-sodium soy sauce Brown sugar Chinese cooking wine Shaoxing wine Sesame oil Hoisin sauce (optional but highly recommended) Oyster sauce
For the stir fry:
Beef: You can use Flank, Skirt, Sirloin, Tri-Tip, or Top Round Steak. Make sure you cut the meat thinly across the grain. Oil: Vegetable or canola oil. Broccoli florets: You can use fresh or frozen. If using frozen, I recommend blanching your broccoli for 30 to 60 seconds (depending on whether you like your broccoli crunchy or a little soft). Drain and set aside. Garlic Fresh ginger Green onions Sesame seeds to garnish (optional)
Pressure Cooker: My favorite method! This will be ready in less than 30 minutes, and no matter what meat you use, it will always be tender. The only downfall is that sauteing/browning in the instant pot is a bit tricky, but if you do it in batches, it’s easier. Alternatively, you can saute/brown over the stovetop in a skillet and then cook everything in the IP. Slow Cooker: This is perfect for busy people since you can literally dump the ingredients in and go. Here you can use less expensive meat like top round because it will cook low and slow, making the meat super tender.
This saucy beef and broccoli recipe reheats well, so it’s perfect for weekly meal prep and to-go lunches for school and work. If you find slicing the steak tricky, put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes before slicing it. Freezing the meat helps to firm it up so that you can get thinner slices. You can add sriracha, red pepper flakes, or chili oil for a bit of heat or cashews for texture. Not a beef fan? Try sliced chicken breast, shrimp, pork tenderloin, or cubed tofu.
Freeze
Ready to eat? Thaw in the refrigerator. Then heat over medium-low heat in a skillet or saucepan.
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This recipe was originally published in January 2018. The recipe remains the same, but more notes, tips, photos, and information were added to the post in March 2023 to make it as helpful as possible!
