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Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli

1 hour 20 minutes
Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast (or flank steak sliced thinly across the grain)
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (or flank steak sliced thinly across the grain)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger (or flank steak sliced thinly across the grain)
  • 3 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (or flank steak sliced thinly across the grain)
  • 2/3 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons Swerve Sweetener (low carb sweetener
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili (or flank steak sliced thinly across the grain)
  • 2 1/2 arrowroot (tablesoons

Instructions

  • FOR THE INSTANT POT VERSION:
  • Season beef with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.
  • Add 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil to the Instant Pot and press the SAUTE button.
  • Once the Instant Pot is hot, sear the beef for 1-2 minutes until brown (cook in batches as needed).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce.
  • Pour over beef.
  • PRESS Cancel, then press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK on HIGH.
  • Set to 4 minutes and cover with lid.
  • Turn heating valve to SEAL.
  • Meanwhile, place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water.
  • Microwave 2 – 3 minutes until broccoli is tender.
  • (skip this step if you prefer and cook directly in the Instant Pot).
  • Quick release the pressure of the Instant Pot after the beef is cooked and there is a beeping to tell you it's done.
  • Carefully open the lid.
  • To thicken the sauce, in a small bowl, whisk together xanthum or arrowroot starch with 1 tablespoon cold water.
  • Whisk into the Instant Pot.
  • Press SAUTE.
  • (You can also transfer the beef to a bowl first if you prefer before whisking in the thickening slurry).
  • Add the broccoli and cook until sauce has thickened and broccoli is hot.
  • Adjust seasonings and serve hot with your favorite sides - cauliflower rice or zoodles
  • FOR THE SLOW COOKER VERSION:
  • Season beef with salt, black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.
  • Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in the insert of a 5-6 quart slow cooker.
  • Add the beef and toss to coat.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 45 minutes - 2 hours or LOW for 1.5 -3 hours (every slow cooker cooks at a different heating level - be sure to check times according to your slow cooker).
  • Meanwhile, place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water.
  • Microwave 2 – 3 minutes until broccoli is tender (skip this step if you prefer and cook directly in the slow cooker).
  • Whisk into the Slow Cooker (You can also transfer the beef to a bowl first if you prefer before whisking in the thickening slurry).
  • Add the broccoli and cover and allow to cook on HIGH until sauce has thickened and or broccoli is tender (about 10-15 minutes).
  • Adjust seasonings and serve hot with your favorite sides - cauliflower rice or zoodles

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal