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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli [Gluten Free]

    Published: Feb 4, 2020 Modified: Apr 1, 2020 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce that is full of flavor.  Made gluten free and super easy in the Instant Pot.  

    instant pot beef and broccoli with chopsticks

    The more I use my Instant Pot the more I love it.  I always feel like I should give a bit of a disclaimer though.  Does it saute meat as well as my beloved Le Creuset dutch oven?  No way, but on a weeknight when I am late to drive to the next practice, it whips up soups, stews and stir-fries in a flash!  

    AND Asian recipes like this Beef and Broccoli are so perfect for busy weeknights.  They are simple to make with meat, chopped vegetables, rice and a savory sauce that can be made with pantry staples.  They are usually family friendly depending on how picky your kids are about "everything mixed together."

     

    side view of beef and broccoli in a bowl with chopsticks

    You can even use shortcuts to make the perfect stir fry!  You can buy your meat already sliced, although you will pay more... and you can buy frozen packs of stir fry veggies, no chopping required.  Once you get the routine down, you can make a quick stir fry any night of the week with any ingredients you have in the kitchen.

    Ingredients

    • beef
    • broccoli
    • oil
    • beef broth
    • tamari 
    • garlic
    • maple syrup
    • sesame oil
    • cornstarch

     

    beef sauteing in an instant pot

    Remember how I said the Instant Pot doesn't saute great?  Well, it's true but you can help it along by turning the saute function to high.  It always gets me more browning and that equals more flavor.  ⬆️

    beef and broccoli  in instant pot close up

    Is Beef and Broccoli Healthy? (yes when you make it at home!)

    • Broccoli  ➡️ This lovely green vegetable is loaded with Vitamin A, C, K and folate. 
    • Olive Oil  ➡️ has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties 
    • Garlic  ➡️  Sulfides in here help to reduce cholesterol
    • Rice  ➡️ white rice doesn't have a lot of nutritional value so I would serve it with brown rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice
    • to learn more about all the health benefits check out Harvard Health

     

    gluten free instant pot beef and broccoli with chopsticks close up

    More Instant Pot Recipes

    1. Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry - this recipe is special because it uses frozen vegetables... yes you can!
    2. Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup - so comforting on a cold night and can be made ahead and frozen
    3. Instant Pot Sesame Chicken - check out my video on this one!
    4. Instant Pot Short Ribs - savory, tender meat that falls off the bone
    5. Instant Pot Lentil Soup - lentils are so hearty and satisfying, you won't miss the meat

     

    Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli (gluten free)

    Tasty and tender beef covered in a savory sauce and mixed with tender steamed broccoli.
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: instant pot beef and broccoli
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 251kcal
    Author: Karen Kelly

    Equipment

    • instant pot or pressure cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb sliced top sirloin
    • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
    • ¾ cup gluten free beef broth
    • ½ cup tamari (gluten free soy sauce)
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon corn starch

    Instructions

    • Turn Instant Pot to saute HIGH. Add olive oil to pot.
    • Salt and pepper beef strips and add to instant pot ½ at a time. Do not crowd or they won't brown. Cook for a few minutes until you get some good browning. Remove from pot and cook next batch.
    • Once beef is done add garlic to pot and cook for one minute. Add beef broth, tamari, maple syrup and sesame oil. Give it a quick stir and add beef and juices.
    • Set pot to high pressure and sealed and use the manual button to cook it for 10 minutes.
    • While the beef cooks microwave the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with ½ cup water for about 5 minutes. Poke with a fork to check tenderness.
    • Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl until combined.
    • When timer goes off indicating the 10 minutes is up just let the pot sit there for 10 minutes and then do a manual release. Use a dishtowel to to turn the knob to venting.
    • Turn the pot to saute and add the cornstarch mixture. Stir well to coat the meat. Add the steamed broccoli in and stir again. Cook for a minute or two until saue thickens and bit and the broccoli warms up.
    • Serve with white rice or for a healthier option brown rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice.

    Notes

    Gluten free notes:
    Tamari is a gluten free substitute for soy sauce.
    Make sure your beef broth is gluten free. I like Pacific.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4g | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1852mg | Potassium: 502mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @seasonal_cravings or tag #seasonal_cravings and I will repost on my stories.

    Adapted from Allrecipes.

     

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