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Quick Tender Pressure Cooker Beef and Broccoli

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A fast and flavorful pressure cooker recipe that delivers tender beef and crisp broccoli in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 300g)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce (80ml)
  • ½ cup beef broth (120ml)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or honey as a substitute for brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain into strips about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Cut fresh broccoli into bite-sized florets, rinse and set aside.
  3. Turn pressure cooker to sauté setting. Add vegetable oil, then sauté garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add sliced beef and sauté for 2-3 minutes until edges start to brown but beef is not fully cooked.
  5. Pour in soy sauce, beef broth, and brown sugar. Stir to combine, scraping browned bits from the bottom.
  6. Seal the lid and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
  7. Perform a quick release to release steam and remove lid.
  8. Stir in broccoli florets, switch to sauté mode, cover loosely, and cook for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
  9. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry, slowly pour into pot while stirring, and cook 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  10. Stir in sesame oil, adjust seasoning with soy sauce or red pepper flakes if desired.
  11. Serve over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Thin slicing the beef is key for tenderness. Do not skip sautéing the aromatics and browning the beef to add depth of flavor. Use quick release after pressure cooking to keep broccoli crisp. Cornstarch slurry is essential to thicken the sauce and avoid watery texture. Fresh broccoli is preferred over frozen for best texture.

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