Chop all vegetables and meat into bite size pieces; then mince your garlic.Saute' all vegetables and garlic; then pour into a large pot.*
Over medium heat; Brown the meat; then pour meat and juices into the pot also.

Add the chicken broth and water to just cover meat and vegetables;Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 1 hour.
Mix together 1/8 cup cornstarch with 1/4 cup of broth or water; shake well.

Then add bean sprouts, soy sauce, spices and cornstarch mixture; stir and cook on simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Ready to serve.
Rice:

Using an instant rice maker; spray the pot with oil or Pam.
Add 3/4 cup of rice to a bowl and rinse the rice 4 times or until water is clear.

Add rice to prepared pot add water; (according to your instant pot directions); then put a clean kitchen towel over it and then your instant pots lid.

Cook according to your instant pots directions.
When done, fluff rice with a fork. Ready to serve