Savory Beef And Broccoli Recipe-3 Ways

Our Beef and Broccoli recipe is full of authentic Asian flavor with umami richness. The secret to success with this recipe is the fresh ingredients and the flavorful sauce. Introduce this savory dish of tender beef and crisp broccoli in a flavorful sauce to your family.

Beef and Broccoli recipe can be made in the Instant Pot, on your stovetop in a skillet, or in a Crockpot. All of these methods are simple, the only difference is time. We give instructions in our printable for each method.

This Beef and Broccoli recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. We offer you three easy ways to make this recipe. Just choose the cooking method you prefer and serve it over rice for a complete meal.

The Instant Pot dinner can be made in under an hour. The Crockpot method takes around 4 hours so it’s perfect when you plan to be away from the kitchen. Our easy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe is done and ready to enjoy as a complete meal, or alongside your favorite Asian inspired side dishes.

The best Chinese beef and broccoli recipe is the one your family loves and the cook enjoys making. This post is all about cooking options. This Beef and broccoli recipe is versatile. Choose the method you love and make it your own personal favorite. This dinner provides a delicious portion of protein with lots of fiber to help satisfy the appetite. The beef and broccoli dinner makes lots of leftovers and tastes great when reheated.

In this post we will go over all the steps to making this the perfect beef and broccoli dinner recipe for you.

How do you make this Beef and Broccoli recipe? You can make this broccoli and beef recipe in your instant pot, slow cooker or skillet. We give tips on all those methods in this post. Made with tender strips of steak, a homemade sauce, and steamed broccoli florets; all poured over a bed of soft white rice.

How Long Does it Take to Cook Broccoli in the Instant Pot? Broccoli cooks quickly in the Instant Pot. It can be completely cooked in under 5 minutes. The Instant Pot takes a while to come to pressure, during this time the broccoli is already cooking and steaming. The pot can be quick released and the broccoli can be eaten immediately. When using an instant pot it is best to use fresh broccoli. Frozen may over cook since it is blanched before freezing.

Can you Put Raw Beef in the Instant Pot? Yes You can put raw beef in the Instant Pot. Meat that goes in the Instant Pot to be cooked is raw in most cases. A great way to add extra flavor into raw meat is to sauté it before putting it under pressure. Sautéing meat helps lock in flavor and moisture into the cut of meat.

Can you overcook Beef in an Instant Pot? Yes You can overcook beef in an instant pot. However, all meat can be overcooked using any kind of cooking method. It is certainly possible to burn beef in the Instant Pot and have chewy, tough, overcooked meat. So be sure to follow the recipe for the correct cook time and pressure.

This recipe calls for 5 minutes in the Instant Pot. We don’t need to cook this beef very long because it is a very thin cut that cooks extremely fast.

This Beef and Broccoli recipe calls for a quick sauté of the thin chuck roast strips. Don’t sauté this meat for too long or it will cook all the way through and become tough. A quick sear is all that is needed for thin cuts of meat.

But If you’re in a hurry, the quick and easy beef and broccoli stir-fry recipe method is for you. You can have this dinner on the table in half an hour.

Follow the recipe for beef and broccoli stir fry instructions in our printable recipe card. There is one thing you may have to do before you begin. It depends on the type of sliced beef you are using.

Instant pot and the crock pot both will normally give you a tender beef in this beef and broccoli recipe. For stir fry the beef will not cook as long. So the beef fibers may stay tight and tough. How do you make stir fry beef so its tender? Here are some ideas.

How do you tenderize Beef?

• One way to tenderize beef for beef and broccoli is to use a meat tenderizer tool, which has small spikes or blades that physically break down the fibers in the meat.
• Another method is to marinate the beef in an acidic liquid, such as soy sauce or vinegar, which can help to break down the proteins and make the meat more tender and more flavorful for this recipe.
• Additionally, you can use a meat mallet to pound the beef before cooking, which can also help to break down the fibers and make the meat more tender.
• After you sear or brown the meat and remove it from the skillet, let it rest on a plate covered by tinfoil. This will allow the juices in the meat to drain out and reabsorb somewhat. This helps keep the meat tender and juicy.
• Whichever method you choose, be sure to slice the beef against the grain, as this can also help to make the meat more tender.

What is Beef and Broccoli Sauce made of?

Beef and Broccoli sauce is made out of soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, and some corn starch for thickening. We’ve added oyster sauce as an option for this recipe too. It elevates the dish to a more authentic Chinese beef and broccoli recipe.

For an authentic Chinese beef and broccoli brown sauce recipe the oyster sauce is an important ingredient. But, it’s always all about how you like it. These ingredients can be substituted to fit tastes and dietary needs.

Can you use flour Instead of cornstarch for this Beef and Broccoli recipe?

Flour can be substituted for corn starch to thicken the brown sauce for this beef and broccoli recipe. More flour is needed to have the same thickening affect as the corn starch. If you are swapping out the cornstarch for flour, add a tablespoon at at time to the sauce and thoroughly whisk it in. Keep adding in flour until the sauce is properly thickened.

Slow cooking is still a great method for this beef and broccoli recipe. Slow cooker beef and broccoli is about as easy a dinner as you can make, and the gentle cooking method will tenderize the beef while holding the natural juices for a richer flavor.

Fresh, homemade dinners are far superior in texture and flavor over pre made or restaurant meals. You will definitely notice a difference over a take out beef and broccoli recipe.

How do you serve Beef and Broccoli?

Beef and broccoli is great served over plain white rice. This is the most common ingredient to serve this dinner over. Quinoa is also a good grain to use as a base for this recipe, and it is more healthy. Brown rice has more nutrients than white rice and will work as a base, or use our brown rice quinoa blend.

For a low carb beef and broccoli dinner serve it over cauliflower rice. Make sure to start your side that you are serving the dinner with early enough that is can be ready when the beef and broccoli are.

When making rice for this recipe, we start the rice when prepping the ingredients for the main dinner. Most rice can be cooked on the stovetop or in a rice cooker in 15-20 minutes. Fresh rice is always a delicious and filling addition to this meal.

Ingredient Tips:

• Use plain sesame oil or find a sesame oil with some spice (Here’s some ideas for spicy sesame oils on Amazon) to change up the recipe.
• The broccoli can be either fresh or frozen.
• Try adding a tablespoon or so of chopped roasted red peppers to enhance the flavors.

Printable Recipe Card:

We have put together a printable recipe card so you can always have the recipe with you! Just hit the print button and save the Beef and Broccoli recipe.

Please also watch our video recipe demonstration for a complete step by step visual guide to this recipe.

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