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    Beef and Broccoli

    Published by Melissa on October 24, 2021 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 7 Comments

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    This easy Beef and Broccoli recipe comes together in a snap with less than 10 ingredients and has a sweet and savory flavor that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner with rice or noodles.

    beef and broccoli in savory sauce in pan

    This recipe is a stovetop version of our reader favorite recipe for Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli from Pressure Cooking Today. This version uses sirloin steak.

    ❤️ Why You’ll Love this Recipe: This fast stir-fry is a family favorite that you can whip up in minutes in one pot. It’s healthier than beef and broccoli from a restaurant and also stores well for lunch the next day!

    Update: I’ve updated the recipe with new photos and tips to help you make this quick dinner your family’s going to love. 

    beef and broccoli Pinterest image

    How to Make Easy Beef and Broccoli

    I recommend using a large pan for this recipe. It will hold everything and allow room for stirring. You can use a big cast-iron skillet or a wok if you have one.

    The pan should get nice and hot before you start adding ingredients to it because everything cooks quickly in this stir-fry recipe. 

    Cooking beef strips for beef and broccoli

    It’s best to have all of your ingredients prepared and ready to go before you start cooking. Start by cutting the meat into thin strips. This way it will cook evenly and at the same time.

    Likewise, cut the broccoli into small- to medium-sized pieces. You want your broccoli to be just done, not overdone (mushy). Your broccoli should retain its bright green color and be easily pierced with a knife.

    beef and broccoli ingredients

    Sauce

    The sauce for this beef and broccoli is a bit sweet and very savory. Brown sugar gives the sauce a rich, caramelized flavor. 

    When mixing the flour, broth, sugar, and soy sauce, I like to use a whisk to make sure everything gets nice and smooth. If you don’t have a whisk, a large fork will work as well.

    thickening the sauce for beef and broccoli

    Cooking Tips

    When browning the meat, make sure to stir it frequently in the skillet so it cooks evenly and all the way through. 

    Then, once all the other ingredients are in the pan, be sure to stir it often and turn it so all the sides of the broccoli get cooked and the ginger and garlic get mixed in well.

    Adding Other Vegetables

    You can easily mix up this dish by adding other veggies. Or if you’re not a fan of broccoli, replace it with these quick-cooking stir fry vegetables:

    • Bell peppers
    • Thinly-sliced carrots
    • Greens like bok choy or swiss chard
    • Baby corn
    • Green beans
    • Peas
    • Onions
    Finished Beef and Broccoli in a pan

    Beef and Broccoli Calories

    Ordering beef and broccoli from a restaurant can be a high-calorie meal. When you make it at home you can reduce the amount of oil, sugar and other high-calorie ingredients. Our recipe has less than 400 calories per serving. 

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    Serving Suggestions

    Serve your hot beef and broccoli immediately with rice or noodles. We like to make steamed brown or white rice in an Instant Pot while cooking the beef and broccoli on the stove. 

    Garnish with sesame seeds.

    close up on beef and brocoli with white rice and sesame seeds

    Storage & Reheating

     Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days.

    To reheat the dish, microwave for 1 minute. If more heating is required, microwave again in 10-second increments until desired temperature is reached.

    More Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes

    If you’re looking for more fast dinner ideas, try these next:

    • Easy Spicy Orange Chicken has tinder chunks of chicken glazed in a sweet citrus sauce.
    • Light Creamy Lemon Pesto features tender ravioli in a creamy, herby sauce.
    • Carne Asada Tacos have juicy slices of beef in a soft tortilla. 
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    Beef and Broccoli

    This quick and easy Beef and Broccoli recipe is a snappy weeknight dinner that uses one pan.
    Course: Beef
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 394kcal
    Author: Barbara Bakes LLC
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    Equipment

    • OXO Good Grips 9-Inch Whisk
    • 1Easylife 18/8 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons, Set of 6 for Measuring Dry and Liquid Ingredients
    • Lodge Cast Iron Skillet

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 can beef broth
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 pound sirloin steak cut into bite size pieces
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 4 cups chopped fresh broccoli

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, combine flour, broth, sugar, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar and flour are dissolved.
    • In a large skillet or wok over high heat, cook and stir fry beef 2 to 4 minutes, or until browned.
    • Stir in broth mixture, ginger, garlic, and broccoli. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until sauce thickens and broccoli is tender.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 972mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g
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    1. Lisa magicsprinkles

      September 19, 2008 at 2:17 am

      Great way to change things up at our house. I am definitely bookmarking this one.

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    2. Lisa

      September 13, 2008 at 11:14 pm

      It looks good. College kids love ramen noodles, don’t they? 🙂

      Reply
    3. Megan

      September 13, 2008 at 3:48 am

      That looks so good!!! And it sounds like you have a typical kid, saving a little money. LOL

      Reply
    4. Jude

      September 11, 2008 at 1:46 pm

      Mmm classic combination that never fails to disappoint. Gotta have ramen in the pantry all the time, right ?

      Reply
    5. Jenny

      September 08, 2008 at 5:23 am

      Yum, what a perfect dinner. I could eat beef and broccoli every night! Great recipe Barbara.

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    6. ~Priscilla~

      September 08, 2008 at 1:40 am

      looks yummy barbara. sometimes my brothers will eat what i am going to be using for baking the next day, urgh – that is “so” agrivating!:) but, i am glad i can run to the store to get more.:)

      Reply
    7. HoneyB

      September 07, 2008 at 2:45 pm

      This looks really good. I bet I could use venison (Grumpy told me to use more of it up soon because hunting starts again at the end of this month!).

      LOL @ the shopping in your pantry. My kids do that to me….and I have done that to my mom….even as an adult! LOL Usually for home canned pickled beets, beans, etc. 😉

      Reply

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