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Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This beef and broccoli recipe is super easy and features a sauce that’s quick to whip up from scratch! It’s so good, you’ll forget about takeout, plus it's much more affordable. With tender beef slices in a savory and sweet sauce, this dish is a delicious and budget-friendly dinner option. It's also healthier and fresher than takeout since you control all the ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 5
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Bowl
  • Cooking tongs or spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Broccoli:

  • 1 pound Flank steak thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil divided
  • 3-4 cups Broccoli florets

For the Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Toasted sesame oil optional
  • 1/4 cup packed Brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp grated Fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes optional, adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prep everything ahead of time since the cooking goes quickly.
  • Trim any fat from the steak and slice it thinly across the grain into bite-size pieces.
  • Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  • Add the broccoli and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often until tender-crisp. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet.
  • Add the beef in a single layer, spreading it out. Let it cook undisturbed for 1 minute, then stir and cook for another minute. It should be slightly rare to avoid overcooking.
  • Return the broccoli to the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir until everything is coated and the sauce has thickened, about 1-3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Cut the broccoli into small florets for faster, even cooking. One pound of broccoli typically yields 3-4 cups of florets.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it with a splash of water.
  • Toasted sesame oil, found in the Asian foods aisle, is darker and more flavorful than regular sesame oil. It's a strong flavor enhancer.