Pressure Cooker Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
well trimmed and sliced into thin strips**
- Fresh ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
minced
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce*
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound broccoli florets
diced into bite-size pieces
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Cooked rice
for serving
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
optional
Directions
- 1
Season the beef with pepper to taste. Put olive oil in the cooking pot and select Browning or Saute. When the oil begins to sizzle, quickly brown the meat in batches until all of the meat is browned—do not crowd the pot. (Usually, I'll only brown one side of the meat. You don't want to spend a lot of time browning.) Transfer the browned meat to a plate.
- 2
Add the chopped onion to the pot. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes, until it starts to soften. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute more.
- 3
Stir in the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- 4
Add the browned beef and any accumulated juices. Lock the lid in place. Select High Pressure and set the cook time for 12 minutes.
- 5
While the beef is cooking, place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water. Microwave 3 to 4 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- 6
When the cook time ends, turn off the pressure cooker off. Use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid.
- 7
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water and stir until smooth. Select Simmer/Saute and add to the pressure cooking pot. Stir well to combine, and continue stirring until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Add the steamed broccoli.
- 8
Serve over hot, cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds.
Pressure Cooker Beef and Broccoli
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout but want something homemade and incredibly fast? This Pressure Cooker Beef and Broccoli recipe delivers tender beef and crisp-tender broccoli coated in a rich, savory sauce, all made effortlessly in your kitchen.
The magic of the pressure cooker truly shines here, transforming humble beef chuck roast into incredibly tender, melt-in-your-mouth strips in a fraction of the time it would take on the stovetop. The quick cooking method ensures the broccoli retains its vibrant color and slight snap, avoiding the mushiness often found in slower-cooked versions. It's a weeknight hero that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Expect a symphony of flavors in every bite. The beef, sliced thinly against the grain, soaks up the deeply savory and slightly sweet sauce, which gets its depth from soy sauce, brown sugar, and aromatic sesame oil. Hints of garlic, onion, and a touch of red pepper flakes add layers of complexity without being overwhelmingly spicy. The broccoli provides a fresh, slightly bitter counterpoint to the rich sauce, making for a perfectly balanced meal that satisfies deeply.
Feel free to make this recipe your own. While beef chuck roast is excellent, you could experiment with other cuts suitable for quick cooking in a pressure cooker. For a vegetarian option, you could swap the beef for firm tofu, pressing it well before slicing and cooking. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your heat preference, or even add a touch of ginger for an extra layer of warmth. No brown sugar on hand? Granulated sugar can work in a pinch, though brown sugar adds a nice molasses note.
Serve this delightful Pressure Cooker Beef and Broccoli over a bed of fluffy cooked rice to soak up all the delicious sauce. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds adds a lovely visual and textural finish, making it perfect for a satisfying family dinner or a quick meal prep solution.