Beef and Broccoli

By admin On Jul 21, 2024

This homemade beef and broccoli recipe tastes just like Chinese takeout!

Thin slices of marinated beef and broccoli florets are simmered in a sweet and spicy hoisin sauce.

It has all the flavor of your favorite takeout recipe at a fraction of the cost.
The sauce is easy and flavorful without too much sugar.
It’s made in just one skillet for quick cleanup.
Bulk it up with extra veggies and serve it over fried rice or ramen noodles.

Beef & Broccoli Essentials

Beef: I love flank steak for beef stir fries and dishes like mongolian beef. Skirt steak or hanger steak are other great options.
Marinade: Hoisin sauce, cornstarch, and Sriracha add flavor and tenderize the beef. If you haven’t tried hoisin sauce, it’s really delicious in stir fries or drizzled over rice.
Broccoli: I prefer fresh broccoli florets in this recipe. Cut them into small, bite-sized pieces. You can use frozen broccoli however it has a softer texture
Sauce: The sauce is made with oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce and rice wine. Ensure you’re using rice WINE, not rice vinegar.

Variations

Add in water chestnuts, baby corn, mushrooms, or sliced bell peppers.
Top with toasted sesame seeds or sliced almonds.

To properly slice flank steak, look at the beef and you’ll see lines running along the length of the beef. That’s called the grain, and it looks similar to the grain on a piece of wood. If you cut alongside those lines (or WITH the grain), the steak becomes very tough and chewy. So instead, you’re going to cut across the lines (AGAINST the grain), which breaks down the connective fibers and gives you tender pieces of meat.

Beef and broccoli in skillet with bowl of rice

How to Make Beef and Broccoli

Prepare marinade and add to sliced beef, then make the sauce (recipe below).
Stir-fry the beef and transfer to a plate. Cook broccoli florets in the same skillet.
Add the sauce over the beef and broccoli.Simmer and stir until sauce is thickened.

Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve over rice.

Freeze flank steak for about 30 minutes beforehand for easier slicing.
Thinly slice the beef across the grain into strips for tender beef.
Marinate for at least 15 minutes to tenderize and flavor the beef.

Storing Leftovers

Keep leftover beef and broccoli in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze in a zippered bag for up to 4 months. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave with a little water to loosen the sauce.

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Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This recipe takes tender beef and crisp broccoli and cooks it in a homemade sweet and spicy sauce.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Marinate Time 15 minutes

Total Time 42 minutes

Servings 4 servings

For the Marinade

For the Sauce

For the Stir Fry

In a small bowl, combine sliced flank steak with all marinade ingredients. Let rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
In a separate bowl, whisk together all ingredients and set aside. Gather all stir-fry ingredients and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef in a single layer, in batches if needed, and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Transfer cooked beef to a plate.
Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to same skillet and add the broccoli florets. Cook the broccoli for 1 minute, then add water and cover the skillet to steam the broccoli for approximately 2-3 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Transfer the broccoli to the plate with the beef.
If needed, add a small drizzle of vegetable oil to the same skillet, then add garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add cooked beef and broccoli to the skillet and stir to combine.
Whisk sauce ingredients again to make sure they’re combined, then add them to the skillet. Cook everything for 1-2 minutes, stirring until sauce is thickened and the beef and broccoli are coated.
Remove from heat and sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds if desired and serve. Can be served as is, or over white rice.

Ensure the steak is cut across the grain so it is tender. For easier slicing, place the beef in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes before cutting.
Cut the broccoli florets into smaller bite sized pieces for best results.

4.97 from 32 votes

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Beef, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

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