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    Keto Beef and Broccoli (Instant Pot Recipe)

    Published: Dec 26, 2021 Modified: Dec 7, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    Meet your new favorite beef stir fry recipe! Keto Beef and Broccoli is one of the easiest low-carb Instant Pot recipes. It's so tasty, you'll want to sneak another plate full! Don't worry, we won't tell. 😉

    Close up of low carb beef and broccoli with chopsticks

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    • Instant Pot Keto Beef and Broccoli Ingredients
    • How to Make Beef and Broccoli in the Instant Pot
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    Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli Recipe

    One bite of keto Chinese beef and broccoli, and you're going to know why this is one of our favorite healthy keto recipes. It's as tasty as our Vietnamese Beef Salad, and low carb, too!

    We love Asian-style recipes, but when you're on a low-carb diet, it can be hard to find the right food to satisfy that craving. That's what makes this easy instant pot beef and broccoli recipe a perfect choice!

    A plate of keto beef and broccoli next to the instant pot

    Asian-style keto beef and broccoli stir fry is a quick and tasty pressure cooker meal. Made with tender beef cuts of juicy flank steak, fresh broccoli, and plenty of tasty seasonings, this is low carb Chinese food perfection.

    This is one of our absolute favorite instant pot recipes!

    This healthy beef stir fry comes together with tender beef cuts cooked in Asian seasonings and a special beef stir fry marinade. We guarantee this will taste just like your favorite Chinese food recipes.

    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
    Ingredients for low carb beef broccoli stir fry recipe

    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), and 2 to 3 tablespoons of fish sauce (depending on your taste).Add 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.
    Low carb beef and broccoli in the instant pot

    Keto Instant Pot FAQs

    Can I use soy sauce on the keto diet?

    Most soy sauces are low in carbs and can be used on a keto diet. Always check the label to make sure but most are safe to use.

    What are coconut aminos?

    Coconut aminos come from the sap of coconut blossoms. It is a gluten-free, low sodium soy sauce substitute, with almost 70% less sodium than regular soy sauce

    Where to buy coconut aminos?

    Coconut aminos can be found in your local grocery store in the same aisle as the spices and seasonings, in the international aisle next to the soy sauce, or in the aisle for health or dietary foods.

    What is arrowroot powder?

    Arrowroot powder is a flavorless powder that serves as a thickener for sauces, soups, and more. Arrowroot powder is available at most major grocery stores. A common arrowroot powder substitute is tapioca or cornstarch. Arrowroot powder is not necessary for making this keto broccoli recipe. It only serves as a thickener for the beef and broccoli sauce and provides no extra flavor you'll be missing out on if you leave it out.

    What is the best cut of beef for beef and broccolli?

    The best cut of beef for this keto steak dinner is flank steak, sirloin steak, or chuck roast. You want a tender cut of meat that's full of flavor and easy to slice thin.

    Is keto beef and broccoli gluten-free?

    This dish is an amazingly delicious gluten-free recipe!

    How many carbs are in this keto beef and broccoli recipe?

    This easy beef and broccoli stir fry only have 11 total carbs per serving. It will fill you up, tastes delicious, and is perfect for a low-carb diet!

    This recipe is keto friendly. Try more of our Best Keto Beef Recipes!

    Keto Beef Recipes

    • Keto Hamburger Casserole
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    Try more of the best beef cuts according to your needs and budget by following my guide on the Best Cuts of Beef and our Popular Beef Dishes!

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    Keto Beef and Broccoli (Instant Pot)

    A tasty and easy Keto Beef and Broccoli made in the pressure cooker. You will love this easy keto friendly recipe!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Asian Beef Recipes
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Keyword: beef and broccoli, instant pot beef and broccoli, keto beef and broccoli
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 315kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot pressure cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound flank steak or chuck roast finely sliced against the grain
    • 1 pound broccoli florets about 2â…” cups
    • ½ cup beef broth
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ tablespoon fresh ginger minced
    • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil + more if needed
    • 1 tablespoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon crushed chili pepper or paprika or to taste
    • 2-3 tablespoons fish sauce
    • ¼ cup coconut aminos
    • ½ tablespoon arrowroot powder optional, to thicken the sauce
    • sesame seeds optional

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    Instructions

    • 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.
      Cooking beef in instant pot for keto stir fry recipe
    • 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), and 2 to 3 tablespoons of fish sauce (depending on your taste).
      Add to the pot, then re-add the beef, and stir.
      Adding beef to instant pot for keto beef and broccoli
    • Add the lid back to the Instant Pot and lock it in place. Set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
      Close up of the time set on the instant pot
    • Steam or boil 1 lb. of broccoli florets (about 2â…” 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.
      Low carb beef and broccoli in the instant pot
    • 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.
      Keto beef and broccoli on a plate with chopsticks

    Notes

    Instead of chili pepper, you can serve the beef and broccoli with some keto-friendly hot sauce on the side. This is a delicious combination!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1752mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g

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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She is the author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook, and makes regular television appearances to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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    Comments

    1. Angela says

      March 05, 2020 at 10:50 am

      This is a very tasty, quick recipe. Thanks for the information on coconut aminos. I hadn't tried it before this recipe.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        March 05, 2020 at 1:46 pm

        Thanks so much, Angela! We're glad it was helpful and tasty!

        Reply
    2. Morgan says

      March 05, 2020 at 11:07 am

      Ooh yes this would be fantastic over cauliflower rice! Adding it to my menu for the week 🙂

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      • Em Beitel says

        March 05, 2020 at 1:46 pm

        Thank you so much, Morgan! We hope you love it.

        Reply
    3. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says

      March 05, 2020 at 11:36 am

      Oh man, this looks so good and I love that you really give detailed info on the carbs. I am not keto, but low carb and am honestly not sure whether I could ever do keto right. Recipes like this makes it seem doable. This recipe is saved!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        March 05, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Thank you so much, Marie-Charlotte! We're very happy to hear it's helpful to you and hope to provide you with more easy keto recipes in the future!

        Reply
    4. Angela Allison says

      March 05, 2020 at 11:39 am

      What a delicious recipe! Perfect for weeknight dinner too. Way better than take out!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        March 05, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Thanks so much, Angela! We totally agree!

        Reply
    5. Priya Lakshminarayan says

      March 05, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      I love such easy to make, quick meals. Cooking in the instant pot surely makes this recipe worth saving for future.

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        March 05, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Thank you, Priya! The Instant Pot makes everything so easy. We love it!

        Reply
    6. Dayna says

      April 07, 2021 at 11:27 pm

      Made this tonight, served over cauliflower rice. We both loved it!!!! So yummy!!!!

      Reply
      • Em Beitel says

        April 08, 2021 at 6:21 pm

        That is awesome, Dayna! So glad you enjoyed! Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
    7. Kathy Woods says

      April 30, 2021 at 11:51 am

      Where do the carbs in this recipe come from?

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      • Em Beitel says

        May 03, 2021 at 10:43 am

        Hi Kathy! The carbs are predominantly from the broccoli.

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    8. Cheryl Deger says

      October 03, 2022 at 4:53 pm

      4 stars
      Only have frozen broccoli florets in the house. Do you think those would work ok? Thank You.

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      • Em Beitel says

        October 04, 2022 at 11:49 am

        Hi Cheryl! That would work just fine! The broccoli in this recipe is already cooked, so you'll have to cook it, but frozen broccoli cooks surprisingly quickly. You can even steam broccoli in the Instant Pot before cooking the beef, if you'd like, by setting the Instant Pot to High pressure at "0" minutes and steaming the broccoli in a steaming basket or trivet with half a cup of water. Naturally release the steam, then it's good to go. This will take about 10 minutes (sometimes a little less) depending on how long the Instant Pot takes to come to pressure. Otherwise, just use your favorite method of cooking broccoli before adding it to the dish.

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