If you would like to thicken the sauce, stir in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Whisk in a the instant pot. Turn to the sauté setting and cook until the sauce thickens. This should make the sauce a bit thicker if you prefer that.

How to Store Leftover Beef Stir Fry

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Can I Freeze Beef Stir Fry?

Yes, this recipe freezes great uncooked or cooked. If you are freezing cooked, make sure the stir fry has cooled to room temperature before placing in a freezer safe container. The stir fry will stay fresh for up to 3 months.

Instant Pot Beef Stir Fry

If you enjoyed our easy beef stir fry recipe, you will love this instant pot recipe. The beef is so tender that you will think it was slow cooked all day.

The seasoning is so tasty and the bell peppers really add to the flavor. We all just love this easy meal. Stir Fry Recipes are always on our menu, you may like Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry, chicken stir fry or Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe for another easy weeknight meal.

Why This Recipe Works

Stir Fry Recipes can made using leftover rice, vegetables and beef. The ingredients are simple and making it in the slow cooker get done quick and easy.

Skip takeout and make this healthy stir fry recipe that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Beef, oil, onion, bell pepper, garlic, broccoli, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, water, salt, pepper, rice

Beef – Feel free to use a chuck roast or a sirloin steak.
Soy Sauce – Check out these Best Soy Sauce Substitutes if you are out.
Brown Sugar – If you are out, check out Best Brown Sugar Substitutes

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Variations Ideas

You can add or omit veggies depending on what your preference is. It is super easy to adapt this meal.

Try adding

Green Onion
Teriyaki Sauce
Sesame Seed
Snow Peas
Beef Broth
Red Pepper Flakes
Carrots

You can also make this recipe with chicken or pork.

How to Make Instant Pot Beef Stir Fry

Step 1 – Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Step 2 – Add the thinly sliced beef to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the beef is browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

Adding in the broccoli, red peppers and onions in the instant pot

Step 3 – Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pot. Sauté the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and broccoli for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Pouring in the soy sauce mixture in the instant pot with vegetables

Step 4 – In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Add the sauce to the Instant Pot along with ¼ cup of water, stirring to combine.

Cooked strips of beef in the instant pot on vegetables

Step 5 – Return the beef to the pot. Close the lid and turn the valve to ‘Sealing’. Cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ high pressure for 5 minutes. Once the cooking is complete, do a quick release of the pressure.

Step 6 – Open the lid and stir the beef and vegetables to combine with the sauce. If the sauce is too thin, you can turn the Instant Pot back to ‘Sauté’ and simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
Step 7 – Serve the beef stir fry over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Recipe Tips

Slicing Beef – Slice the beef into thin strips in about the same size. This allows the beef to cook about the same time.
Vegetables – Feel free to add the vegetables you prefer. We like to using fresh and cutting them about the same size so the vegetables do not get mushy.

Serving Suggestions

This stir fry recipe is delicious served as it is but we recommend adding a side of Instant pot White Rice Recipe, Instant Pot Brown Rice or Cauliflower Rice Recipe. This helps to make this a complete meal.

You can even prepare the rice ahead of time to save time.