Beef and Broccoli (30 Minutes!) Recipe
This Beef and Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful stir-fry that comes together in just 30 minutes. Tender slices of flank steak are cooked to perfection with crisp-tender broccoli florets, all coated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and a touch of toasted sesame oil. It’s perfect for a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner that rivals takeout.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients
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Beef and Broccoli
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets
Sauce
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Trim any fat from the flank steak and slice it thinly across the grain into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients—soy sauce, water, vinegar, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, fresh ginger, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes—until fully combined.
- Cook broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add broccoli florets and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until broccoli is tender-crisp. Remove broccoli from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Cook the beef: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Spread the beef slices in a single layer and let sear, undisturbed, for about 1 minute. Then stir and flip the beef with tongs, cooking for another minute. Aim to keep the beef slightly rare to avoid toughening.
- Combine and finish: Return the broccoli to the skillet with the beef. Pour in the prepared sauce, stirring and tossing everything until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and broccoli, about 1-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the beef and broccoli hot for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli florets for the best texture; frozen broccoli is not recommended as it can become soggy.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to your preferred level.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute low-sodium tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Letting the beef cook slightly rare keeps it tender; overcooking will make it tough.
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