Beef and Broccoli Recipe

Homemade beef and broccoli served in a white bowl on a kitchen counter, with chopsticks and sauce on the side.

Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This easy 30-minute Beef and Broccoli Recipe brings restaurant-quality Chinese flavors to your home kitchen. Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a rich, savory sauce make this a satisfying meal—better than takeout!

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese, Chinese-American

Keyword: Beef and broccoli recipe healthy, Beef and broccoli sauce, Beef and broccoli stir fry, Beef broccoli ingredients, Chinese beef and broccoli recipe, Easy beef and broccoli recipe, Ground beef and broccoli recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Wok or large skillet For high-heat stir-frying
1 Sharp chef’s knife For slicing beef and chopping broccoli
1 Cutting board Preferably separate ones for meat and vegetables
1 Wooden or silicone spatula Helps stir-fry ingredients evenly
3-4 Small prep bowls For pre-measuring sauce and spices

Ingredients

1 lb Flank steak or sirloin Sliced thinly against the grain
4 cups Broccoli florets Fresh or substitute frozen
2 tablespoon Vegetable oil For stir-frying
3 cloves Garlic Minced
1 inch Ginger Grated
⅓ cup Low-sodium soy sauce For the sauce
¼ cup Beef broth Adds depth to the sauce
2 tablespoon Brown sugar Balances the saltiness
1 tablespoon Oyster sauce Enhances umami flavor
1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickens the sauce
½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for heat
1 tablespoon Sesame oil Adds finishing flavor
1 tablespoon Sesame seeds For garnish
2 stalks Green onions Sliced for garnish

Instructions

Slice beef thinly and marinate with soy sauce, cornstarch, and oil.
Chop broccoli into florets and prepare sauce in a small bowl.
Heat oil in a wok and stir-fry broccoli until bright green. Set aside.
Sear beef in the wok until browned, then add garlic and ginger.
Return broccoli to the wok, pour in sauce, and stir-fry until coated.
Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with green onions, and serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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