Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli with Honey Garlic Sauce
This Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli with Honey Garlic Sauce is a fast, flavorful, and healthier takeout-style dinner. Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce come together in just 30 minutes.Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this dish is simple, satisfying, and sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- ⅓ cup honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water to make slurry
- 3 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen, steamed separately
Optional toppings:
- sliced green onions, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prep the beef: Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain.
- Sauté the beef: Turn your Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add the olive oil. Brown the beef in batches for 1–2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
- Pressure cook: Return all the beef to the pot and pour the sauce over it. Seal the lid, set to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” on high for 10 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes, then quick release the rest.
- Steam the broccoli: While the beef cooks, steam the broccoli until just tender (about 2–3 minutes in the microwave or on stovetop).
- Thicken the sauce: Switch the Instant Pot back to “Sauté.” Stir together cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Pour it into the sauce and stir until thickened (1–2 minutes).
- Combine: Add the steamed broccoli and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve: Spoon over steamed rice or noodles and top with optional garnishes.