Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli (gluten free)

Step 1

Turn Instant Pot to saute HIGH. Add olive oil to pot.

Step 2

Salt and pepper beef strips and add to instant pot 1/2 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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Set pot to high pressure and sealed and use the manual button to cook it for 10 minutes.

Step 5

While the beef cooks microwave the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with 1/2 cup water for about 5 minutes. Poke with a fork to check tenderness.

Step 6

Whisk cornstarch and water in a small bowl until combined.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Serve with white rice or for a healthier option brown rice, quinoa or cauliflower rice.