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    Home » Recipes » Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Published: Feb 23, 2021 · Modified: Jan 5, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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    a cast iron skillet with beef strips and broccoli covered in a brown sauce

    Skip the takeout! This Beef and Broccoli is a 30-minute one-pan stir fry made with thin tender strips of beef, crunchy broccoli, coated in a mouthwatering brown sauce.

    Love making asian recipes at home? Be sure to try this easy Chicken Pad Thai, these delicious Asian Pork Chops, or this popular Cashew Chicken Stir Fry.

    beef and broccoli in a cast iron pan

    Homemade Beef and Broccoli

    You can never have too many quick and easy go-to meals, so this is one you’re going to want to keep! It’s super simple, healthy and leftovers can be used to take for lunch the next day.

    This Chinese restaurant-quality beef and broccoli will satisfy all of your take-out cravings. It is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is tasty, healthy, and budget-friendly. Serve with a side of steamed rice or with noodles or even on its own for a keto friendly dish the whole family will love!

    Yes, we could easily grab this popular takeout dish from a nearby restaurant, but making it from home tastes SO MUCH better and is so much healthier! It’s a way to avoid all of the additives and high amounts of sodium. And bonus, it’s cheaper to make it from scratch.

    I used London broil steak, but this recipe is customizable in that you can use sirloin, tri-tip, or flank steak. The crunch of the broccoli is a result of steaming them just enough, but not too much and this recipe will guide you to get the best crunchy bite!

    The sweet and salty glaze is the perfect finish, combining the flavors of soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, and sesame oil among a few other ingredients. It’s a lip-smacking finish to every satisfying bite!

    Why this recipe works

    • Quick and easy
    • Keto-friendly
    • Cost efficient
    • Healthier than takeout
    • A one pan dinner
    • Easy clean up
    • Customizable
    • Kid-Friendly

    Ingredients

    • London broil steak – Can also use Tri-Tip, Sirloin, or flank steak. As long as they sliced thinly into small strips against the grain.
    • Olive oil – Can also use avocado or vegetable oil. When stir-frying you want an oil that has a high smoke point and will remain stable at high heat.
    • Broccoli florets – If you’d like to reduce waste, try chopping up the broccoli stalks and adding those in as well.
    • Sesame seeds – Optional garnish.

    For the Sauce:

    • Hot water – You’ll need a bit of water as well for the initial quick steam of the broccoli.
    • Low sodium soy sauce – Can also opt for gluten-free Tamari or coconut aminos. Keep in mind coconut aminos are a bit sweeter than regular soy sauce.
    • Sesame oil – Adds the signature nutty flavor and aroma to this dish. If you don’t have any, you can use olive oil instead.
    • Packed light brown sugar – Adds the sweet balance to the salt. If you are looking to reduce your refined sugar intake, raw honey can be used in place of brown sugar.
    • Corn starch – Used as a thickening agent for the stir fry sauce.
    • Garlic – Minced (fresh or jarred).
    • Ginger paste – Can substitute with freshly grated ginger.
    • Black pepper – Just a dash for seasoning.
    • Sesame seeds – Optional added flavor and texture. It also makes for a lovely presentation!
    a white plate with raw steak strips and a bowl of sauce mixture

    How to Make this Stir Fry Beef with Broccoli

    Before you begin, you want to get all of your ingredients organized and ready to go. The key to stir frying anything is making sure to move quickly!

    If serving with rice, start cooking it first per the package directions and slice steak into think small strips.

    In a small bowl, combine the stir fry sauce ingredients and mix well. Then set aside.

    broccoli florets and steak strips in a cast iron pan

    Add sesame oil to a large skillet heat on medium heat and add broccoli and a bit of water to cook for until broccoli turns bright green. Transfer to a bowl .

    Add more oil and turn the heat up to on the skillet. Add beef strips in a single layer and cook quickly for approximately 2 minutes on each side.

    Pour the sauce over the meat and reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce has thickened. Add the broccoli back into the skillet and toss to coat with sauce.

    Serve over white rice or rice noodles, if desired and enjoy immediately!

    Variations/Options

    Variation 1: Saute sliced onions until tender before cooking the broccoli for for more flavor.

    Variation 2: If you like a little heat, add some red pepper flakes in as little or as much as you’d like.

    Tips

    • For ultimate tender beef, cut through beef when still a bit frozen. Use a sharp knife and cut against the grain.
    • Make sure to sear the beef when the pan is hot. This way you’ll keep all the juices inside and create a nice browned exterior.
    • If you have a lot of beef, you may need to cook in batches. Overcrowding the pan may lead to steaming the beef instead of searing each piece evenly.

    FAQ’s

    Can make ahead beef and broccoli?

    Absolutely! Beef and broccoli can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. It will probably become soggy if kept longer than 1 day, so for meal prep purposes you may want to prep everything and add the sauce in later upon reheating.

    a white plate with beef and broccoli over white rice

    Other Easy Asian Recipes

    Homemade Asian Meatballs

    Spicy Asian Zucchini

    Kung Pao Tofu

    Thai Chicken Zucchini Noodles

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    Did your family love this recipe? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! 

    beef and broccoli in a cast iron skillet

    Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Skip the takeout! This beef and broccoli is a 30-minute one-pan stir fry made with thin tender strips of beef, crunchy broccoli, coated in a mouthwatering brown sauce.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 368kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound London broil steak sliced thinly into small strips
    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
    • 1 pound broccoli cut into 6 cups of florets
    • 2 teaspoon sesame seeds optional garnish

    For the Sauce:

    • ½ cup hot water
    • 6 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or gluten free Tamari or coconut aminos
    • 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
    • 2 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
    • 1 ½ Tablespoons corn starch
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 teaspoons ginger paste or fresh ginger, grated
    • ½ teaspoons black pepper
    • Sesame seeds optional

    Instructions

    • If serving with rice, start cooking it first per the package directions.
    • Slice steak into think small strips
    • In a small bowl, combine the stir fry sauce ingredients and mix well. Then set aside.
    • Add a 1 Tablespoon of sesame oil to a large skillet heat on medium heat.
    • Add broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons of water and cook for approximately 5 minutes covered until broccoli turns bright green. Then place in a bowl while cooking steak.
    • Add the other tablespoon of oil and heat the skillet on medium high to high heat.
    • Add the beef strips in a single layer and cook quickly for approximately 2 minutes on each side.
    • Pour the sauce over the meat and reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes tunil the sauce has thickened.
    • Add the broccoli back into the skillet and toss to coat with sauce.
    • Serve over white rice.

    Notes

    Use flank steak, sirloin or other favorite cut of meat.
    If sauce is too thick, add in a tablespoon of water.
    Substitute olive oil for sesame oil if desired.
    Serve over brown rice, if preferred but allow more cooking time prior to cooking meat.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 914mg | Potassium: 853mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 708IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Comments

    1. Michele M Burlingame

      December 29, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      Directions for cooking call for 2 Tablespoons of sesame oil. Is that supposed to be the Vegetable oil or Olive oil?

      Reply
      • Shannon

        January 13, 2023 at 11:42 pm

        No, it’s sesame oil

        Reply
    2. Chris David

      May 10, 2022 at 12:29 am

      Really delicious recipe. I love it yummy!!! It’s really awesome. Will surely try this.

      Reply
    3. LB

      April 09, 2022 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent sauce!! added some red pepper flakes. Yummy!

      Reply
      • Christine

        September 26, 2022 at 7:20 pm

        5 stars
        I made this tonight and served it over white rice. I can say there was NOTHING ladylike about the way I ate my dinner. You can say I face planted right in to the food. SOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!! I will absolutely be making this again and again…. I did add extra water after adding the sauce to the broccoli and beef. I needed juuuuuuuust a tad bit more of the sauce and by adding water, it was perfect.

        Reply
        • Sherri

          September 28, 2022 at 2:33 pm

          I am so happy to ready this! So glad it was a hit!

    4. Jessica

      March 03, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious. Cooked perfectly. Doubled the sauce and added 2 medium onions. As we like it really saucy, I’ll probably triple sauce next time.

      Reply
    5. Maxine

      February 05, 2022 at 4:32 pm

      I just made it and was planning on having it for dinner…. It was sooooo good I ate it for lunch

      Reply
      • Sherri

        February 07, 2022 at 6:30 pm

        Haha! I am so happy your enjoyed it!

        Reply
    6. Kate E

      November 28, 2021 at 11:38 am

      5 stars
      So we loved this. The first time I made it, I got the wrong cut of meat. This time I used a ribeye and we added mushrooms! It did make a little bit more sauce with more water and soy. My son wants to add onions next time too. Thank you, I really struggle putting meals together.

      Reply
    7. Andrea Chapman

      November 07, 2021 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      I followed the instructions exactly and it came out PERFECTLY!! My kids loved it!

      Reply
      • Sherri

        November 08, 2021 at 7:57 am

        I’m so happy to hear that!! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Mickey

      November 04, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      My family loved this. We do not have a Chinese restaurant close so this is a great option.

      Reply
      • Sherri

        November 08, 2021 at 7:58 am

        Wonderful! I’m so glad they all loved it!

        Reply
    9. S. B. Scott

      November 03, 2021 at 10:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is an old favourite that I haven’t had in over 40 years. Brings back wonderful memories. Will definitely be making it.

      Reply
    10. Roxann Gray

      November 02, 2021 at 10:32 am

      trying for the first time. recipe seems eacy and sounds good. Can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
    11. Sherri

      October 17, 2021 at 8:35 am

      So happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
    12. Perry

      October 16, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      Excellent, turned out Bueno

      Reply

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