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Pressure Cooker Ground Beef and Broccoli Recipe

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This Pressure Cooker Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender ground beef, crisp-tender broccoli, and a savory-sweet sauce—all prepared on the stovetop for an easy weeknight meal. Served over cooked rice, it offers a perfect balance of protein, vegetables, and rich umami flavors from garlic, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon peanut oil (can substitute vegetable or olive oil)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (washed and patted dry)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • Salt and white pepper (to taste)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 Tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
  • 1–2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

To Serve

  • 3 cups cooked rice (any kind)

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil and Cook Broccoli: Heat peanut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and cook for 4-5 minutes until they are slightly softened but still crisp. Remove broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the same skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook until browned and cooked through.
  3. Sauté Onion and Bell Pepper: Add the diced yellow onion and sliced red bell pepper to the beef in the skillet. Cook together for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and tender.
  4. Season: Season the beef and vegetables mixture with salt and white pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
  5. Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Set aside.
  6. Mix Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, minced garlic, and ground ginger. Whisk until well blended.
  7. Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the beef and vegetables. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
  8. Thicken Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue stirring for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency.
  9. Return Broccoli: Add the cooked broccoli back to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine everything and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  10. Finish with Sesame Oil and Serve: Drizzle the toasted sesame oil over the beef and broccoli mixture. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Notes

  • You can substitute peanut oil with vegetable or olive oil if preferred.
  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha when adding the sauce.
  • If you want to make this gluten-free, use tamari in place of soy sauce.
  • Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat easily in a skillet or microwave.
  • Use fresh broccoli florets for best texture; frozen broccoli may become too soft.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey and brown sugar according to taste.

Keywords: Ground beef broccoli, beef and broccoli recipe, quick dinner, stovetop beef recipe, Asian beef stir fry, easy weeknight meal

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