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Beef and Broccoli Recipe

A swift and flavorful stir-fry dish, this Beef and Broccoli recipe delivers tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli enveloped in a savory-sweet sauce. A perfect weeknight solution ready in half an hour, best served over a bed of freshly steamed white rice.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keyword: Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Prep Time: 17 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Stir Fry Sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated (loosely packed)
  • 2 tsp garlic grated (from 3 cloves)
  • 6 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce or gluten-free Tamari
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
  • 1/2 cup hot water

Beef and Broccoli:

  • 1 lb broccoli cut into approximately 6 cups of florets
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 lb flank steak sliced thinly into bite-sized strips
  • 2 tsp sesame seeds for optional garnish

Instructions

  • Begin by preparing the white rice so it will be ready alongside the stir-fry. For ease of slicing, place the steak in the freezer for 30 minutes before cutting. In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the sauce ingredients, ensuring the sugar is fully dissolved, and set aside. Heat a large skillet over medium and pour in 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, keeping the lid partially on and stirring intermittently, until the broccoli turns bright green and reaches a crisp-tender texture. Remove from the pan. For softer broccoli, splash in 2 tablespoons of water before covering to allow steam cooking. Turn the heat to high and add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Spread the beef in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes per side or until fully cooked, testing a piece for doneness. Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, then lower the heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened. Return the broccoli to the pan and stir well to incorporate. If the sauce appears too thick, dilute with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. Serve the stir-fry hot over steamed white rice.

Notes

Freezing the beef slightly simplifies slicing into uniform, thin pieces.