Low Sugar Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli

Total time50 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

Tender flank steak strips cook up fork-soft in the Instant Pot, soaking in a savory blend of soy sauce, beef broth, fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of sesame oil until every bite is deeply flavorful. The sauce thickens right in the pot with a simple cornstarch slurry, clinging beautifully to the meat and to crisp-tender broccoli florets steamed just until bright green. It's the kind of one-pot dinner that tastes like a takeout favorite but comes together with pantry staples and minimal cleanup. Spoon it over rice, scatter on sesame seeds and green onion, and you've got a satisfying weeknight meal that fits neatly into an added sugar free lifestyle. This one's a solid pick for anyone looking to keep bold, saucy beef and broccoli in regular rotation without the usual sugar-laden takeout sauce.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the beef

1 ½ lb flank steak, sliced against the grain into ¼-inch strips
USDA Choice Flank Steak Signature Farms Boneless Beef Flank Steak - 1.75 Lbs Beef Choice Boneless Flank Steak (1 Steak)H-E-B Grass Fed & Finished Beef Flank Steak - USDA Choice Private Selection™ Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak
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For the sauce

⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
3 tbsp brown sugar, packed
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes

For the slurry

3 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp cold water

For the broccoli

4 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head), cut into bite-sized pieces

For serving

2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
3 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
2
Add the sliced flank steak to the Instant Pot insert and pour the sauce over the top, tossing to coat all the pieces evenly.

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