Instant Pot Broccoli and Beef Whole30 Bowl

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A hands-off Instant Pot recipe delivering tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory, Whole30-compliant broth. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe (whole30, paleo), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs ground beef, broccoli florets, coconut oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Select the sauté function on your Instant Pot and heat 1 tbsp coconut oil until melted and hot, about 1 minute.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to brown evenly.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1/4 cup coconut aminos and 1/2 cup water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Step 5: Add 4 cups broccoli florets, sea salt 1/2 tsp, and black pepper 1/4 tsp. Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Quick-release the pressure carefully, open the lid, and stir the beef and broccoli mixture to combine.

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