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{VIDEO} Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Beef Stir-Fry (Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30)

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  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 medium-size onion, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 2 medium-size carrots, peeled & sliced or diced
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot)

Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce if not paleo or whole30)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch flour & 1 tablespoon water (to thicken)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add beef, bell peppers, onion, and carrots to the slow cooker.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together SAUCE ingredients. Pour sauce into the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  3. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
  4. Add broccoli and cook an additional 30 minutes.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the IP and select Sauté. Once hot add oil to the pot. Add the beef and sear until browned, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove beef & set aside.
  2. Add bell pepper, onion, carrots & cook for a 5-7 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
  3. Add beef back to the pot. Stir in ginger, salt, pepper, water, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  4. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 9 minutes. Quick release pressure.
  5. Turn on the IP and select sauté. Mix together arrowroot starch flour & water. Stir mixture into the Instant Pot along with the broccoli. Cook 5-10 minutes or until broccoli is tender and sauce has thickened to your liking.
  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hours

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 386
  • Sugar: 7.3 g
  • Sodium: 765.6 mg
  • Fat: 10.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 17.4 g
  • Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 51.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 135.6 mg