I was first turned on to the beauty of making Instant Pot beef recipes via this Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff. I couldn’t believe how tender the beef turned out, and I loved how hands-free the Instant Pot made the cooking process. (More hands-free recipes can be found in this 15 Healthy Instant Pot Recipes post! I particularly love this Instant Pot Teriyaki Chicken.) Since I already loved the flavors in this Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli and this Mongolian Healthy Beef and Broccoli (which is Paleo if that’s something you are seeking), I decided to see if I could combine the recipe forces to create a Mongolian Instant Pot beef and broccoli recipe that would give me the same taste with even less fuss. And yes, I do really need three different ways to make healthy beef and broccoli. It’s like a cute pair of boots or a lightweight jacket: one is never enough!
Healthy Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli—A Recipe for Tonight
Of my beef and broccoli recipe collection, I would describe this Instant Pot beef and broccoli as my help I need dinner now ensemble. It takes 15 minutes to prep, 12 minutes of pressure cooking, and if you have the rice ready to go, will have dinner on your table in less than 40 minutes. A critical factor to this easy Instant Pot beef and broccoli’s speed is frozen, steam-in-the-bag broccoli florets that are heated separately, then stirred into the Instant Pot at the end. You can use fresh broccoli instead of frozen, but it does still need to be cooked separately on the stove or in the microwave, versus under pressure with the beef in the Instant Pot. The pressure is too intense for the broccoli and will leave you with a soggy green mess, instead of the crisp-tender, bright, and saucy florets you’re seeking.
We served this Instant Pot beef and broccoli with rice, and it would also be tasty with quinoa or cauliflower rice. For gluten free Instant Pot beef and broccoli, be sure to use gluten free soy sauce and oyster sauce. No Instant Pot? You’ll also love this Korean Beef Bowl recipe.
How to Store, Reheat, and Freeze Beef and Broccoli
To Store. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.To Reheat. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of extra broth or water to thin the sauce as needed.To Freeze. Place in an airtight freezer-safe storage container and freeze for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Recommended Tools to Make This Recipe
Instant Pot (if you don’t have one yet, now is the time!)My favorite whisk
