Keto Beef and Broccoli (Instant Pot Recipe)

Introducing your new go-to beef stir fry recipe! Keto Beef and Broccoli stands out as a simple yet delicious low-carb option for your Instant Pot. Its incredible flavor will tempt you to savor another serving, and don’t fret—we promise to keep it our little secret!

Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Indulge in the delightful flavors of keto Chinese beef and broccoli, and you’ll understand why it ranks high among our beloved healthy keto recipes. Its mouthwatering appeal rivals that of our Vietnamese Beef Salad, while still keeping the carb count low.

We have a deep affinity for Asian-inspired dishes, but adhering to a low-carb diet often poses challenges when it comes to satisfying those cravings. Fortunately, this effortless recipe for beef and broccoli cooked in an instant pot is an ideal solution!

Imagine a serving of keto-friendly beef and broccoli placed alongside the instant pot. This Asian-style stir fry is a swift and delectable meal prepared under pressure. Featuring tender slices of succulent flank steak, fresh broccoli, and a medley of delightful seasonings, it embodies the epitome of low carb Chinese cuisine.

Instant Pot Keto Beef and Broccoli Ingredients

• flank steak or chuck roast finely sliced against the grain
• broccoli florets 
• beef broth
• garlic, minced
• fresh ginger, minced
• vegetable oil + more if needed
• 1onion powder
• crushed chili pepper or paprika or to taste
• fish sauce
• coconut aminos
• arrowroot powde, optional, to thicken the sauce
• sesame seeds, optional

How to Make Beef and Broccoli in the Instant Pot

1. Turn on the saute program of your Instant Pot and add vegetable oil to the pot. Cook flank steak, finely sliced against the grain, until browned. Avoid over-crowding the pot.
2. Turn off the saute mode and remove the beef to prevent further cooking.
3. Combine:
   • Ginger
   • Garlic
   • Onion powder
   • Crushed chili pepper
   • Beef broth
   • Coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
   • 2 to 3 tablespoons of fish sauce (depending on your taste)
   Add the mixture to the pot, then re-add the beef, and stir.
4. Add the lid back to the Instant Pot and lock it in place. Set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
5. Steam or boil broccoli florets for 2 to 3 minutes. The broccoli should be tender, but still slightly crisp.
6. Carefully quick release the pressure when 10 minutes is up. Always take caution and wear an oven mitt or use a dish towel when quick-releasing steam from the Instant Pot.
   • If using, combine ½ tablespoon arrowroot powder with just a little cold water. Add it to the beef mixture and stir. The sauce will start thickening.
7. Add the broccoli to the pot and stir to mix together completely. Serve with sesame seeds if you like, and enjoy!
8. Serve the beef and broccoli sprinkled with some sesame seeds or more crushed chili pepper or paprika. You can also serve it with some cauliflower.

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Keto Beef and Broccoli (Instant Pot Recipe)

Author: Essy Cuisine: Asian Courses: Keto Dinner, Keto Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Keto Low Carb

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 315

Description

Indulge in a delectable journey with this mouthwatering Keto Beef and Broccoli masterpiece, effortlessly crafted in the confines of your pressure cooker. Prepare to be captivated by the flavors and impressed by the simplicity of this keto-friendly recipe that will undoubtedly leave you craving for more. Brace yourself for an epicurean adventure like no other!

Recipe Ingredients

Servings

• 1 lb flank steak or chuck roast (finely sliced against the grain)
• 1 lb broccoli florets (about 2⅔ cups)
• ¹⁄₂ cup beef broth
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• ¹⁄₂ tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil (+ more if needed)
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp crushed chili pepper or paprika (or to taste)
• 2-3 tbsp fish sauce
• ¹⁄₄ cup coconut aminos
• ¹⁄₂ tbsp arrowroot powder (optional, to thicken the sauce)
• sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Turn on the saute program of your Instant Pot and add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pot.

   Cook 1 pound of flank steak, finely sliced against the grain, until browned. Avoid over-crowding the pot.

2. Turn off the saute program and remove the beef to prevent further cooking. Combine:

   • ½ tablespoon ginger
   • 2 cloves of minced garlic
   • 1 tablespoon onion powder
   • 1 teaspoon crushed chili pepper
   • ½ cup beef broth
   • ¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
   • 2 to 3 tablespoons of fish sauce (depending on your taste)

   Add the mixture to the pot, then re-add the beef, and stir.

3. Add the lid back to the Instant Pot and lock it in place. Set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.

4. Steam or boil 1 lb. of broccoli florets (about 2⅔ cups) for 2 to 3 minutes. The broccoli should be tender, but still slightly crisp.

   Carefully quick release the pressure when 10 minutes is up. Always take caution and wear an oven mitt or use a dish towel when quick-releasing steam from the Instant Pot.

   • • If using, combine ½ tablespoon arrowroot powder with just a little cold water. Add it to the beef mixture and stir. The sauce will start thickening.

5. Add the broccoli to the pot and stir to mix together completely. Serve with sesame seeds if you like, and enjoy!

   Serve the beef and broccoli sprinkled with some sesame seeds or more crushed chili pepper or paprika.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 315kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Trans Fat 8g

Cholesterol 71mg24%

Total Carbohydrate 11g4%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%

Sugars 4g

Protein 28g57%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Instead of chili pepper, you have the option to serve the beef and broccoli with some keto-friendly hot sauce on the side. This delectable combination adds an extra kick of flavor!