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4.59 from 261 votes
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Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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by: Joanna Cismaru
10.01.20

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Forget take-out with my Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe –  In 15 minutes you can have this insanely delicious beef and broccoli stir fry! Way better than any restaurant version!

overhead shot of beef and broccoli over a bed of rice in a plate with chopsticks

I’m sure you all have your favorite recipes that you make often, if not on a weekly basis, mostly because you just love them so much and they’re easy. Well this is mine! It’s the easiest dish to put together and the flavors are out of this world.

I remember the first time I made it, hubs thought I made a mistake and that’s why it turned out so good. Lots of faith he’s got in me, doesn’t he? But I showed him and made it over and over again, and every single time I got the same result; Absolute deliciousness.

The great thing here is that it’s quite affordable to put together too. You can use a cheaper cut of beef like a flank steak and then all you need is a head of broccoli. Most of the other ingredients should be right out of your pantry.

But it’s not the beef nor the broccoli that I find are the stars of this recipes. It’s the sauce. It’s garlicky, as usual I put a lot of garlic, it’s salty from the soy sauce, it’s spicy, it’s smooth, it’s just complete yumminess.

overhead shot of ingredients needed to make beef and broccoli

Ingredients

Chances are you’ll already have most of these ingredients hanging out in your kitchen! Keep scrolling down to the recipe card for a list of FULL ingredient amounts and instructions or click the “Jump to Recipe” button at the top of the page!

For the sauce you will need:

  • Soy Sauce – I always use low sodium soy sauce.
  • Cornstarch – This ingredient is completely gluten free, and will create that nice, thick, and glossy sauce. You can adjust the amount of cornstarch in the recipe to suit how thick you’d like your sauce.
  • Garlic – The more garlic the merrier! I love to use fresh garlic whenever I can.
  • Cooking Wine – Don’t bother going to a liquor store to get this ingredient- you can find great cooking wine at your local grocery store. Chinese cooking wine or vinegar will also work in place of sherry.
  • Honey – A little touch of sweetness is exactly what we need to balance out the saltiness of the soy sauce in this recipe. You can adjust for your sweet-tooth preference.
  • Fresh ginger – Using fresh ginger makes a world of difference in this recipe! I store my ginger in the freezer so it’ll last longer. Peel it using a spoon, and use a microplane to get a nice fine mince.
  • Sesame oil – Make sure you find a nice high quality sesame oil. If you can find toasted sesame oil, you will seriously fall in love with this ingredient! So good.
  • Red pepper flakes – Not a fan of spice? You can leave this ingredient out. Love to breathe fire? Add as much as you want!
  • Sriracha – Or Sambal Oelek which is just a chili garlic sauce that is a must in my opinion in this sauce!
  • Beef broth – Chicken or veggie stock will work in place of beef broth if that’s what you have handy. The flavor, though, will be a lot deeper and more authentic with beef broth.
process shots showing how to make beef and broccoli

For the stir fry you will need:

  • Olive oil – Other oils with a high smoke point such as vegetable, sunflower, safflower, peanut, and avocado oil are great for this recipe.
  • Steak – I used flank steak for this recipe. Skirt steak would also work well. These are nice and tender cuts which make them perfect for high-heat cooking. They’re also quite cheap!
  • Broccoli – I used 1 head of broccoli. You can, of course, use more or less depending on you preference. Not a broccoli fan? Try out bell peppers, carrots, cauliflower, snow peas, onion, or a combination!

Can I use chicken or pork?

Yes, you can! You might not be able to call it beef and broccoli anymore, but it’ll still be delicious. Make sure you slice the chicken or pork in small bite-sized pieces.

How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

  1. Prepare the beef: Cut the beef in really thin pieces. I find it easier sometimes if the meat is a bit frozen it’s way easier to slice it thin. To do this place the beef in the freezer for 20 minutes before slicing it.
  2. Make the sauce and cook the beef: Mix all the sauce ingredients together. Cook the beef for about 5 minutes in a little bit of olive oil, just until it starts to brown then you add that yummy sauce. You should see it start to thicken almost immediately from the cornstarch. If you don’t like or want to use cornstarch, you could use flour instead.
  3. Finish the stir fry: Add the broccoli and cook everything for another 2 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. I like a little bit of crunch left in my broccoli. If you want it more tender, cover the pan with a lid and let everything steam together.

That’s all there is to this little beef and broccoli stir fry. It’s so damn good, it’s way better than takeout, trust me and you know what ingredients go into it. You’ll love it!

This recipe is the BEST EVER! Made it on the weekend, just in time after making a fresh batch of beef stock. Best BEEF BROCCOLI ever! Thanks a million for this easy and super delicious recipe!

beef and broccoli over a bed of rice ina plate

How to store

This will last 3–4 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container, and 3–4 months in the freezer. You can reheat it either in the microwave, or covered in a pan over medium heat.

What to serve with beef and broccoli

I love to serve my beef and broccoli over rice such as Basmati or Jasmine rice, but sometimes I love it over noodles. Try it over ramen, soba, udon, or rice noodles.

beef and broccoli on a bed of rice in a bowl

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overhead shot of beef and broccoli on a bed of white rice, with chopsticks resting in the bowl

Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

4.59 from 261 votes
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 15 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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Forget takeout with my Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry recipe –  In 15 minutes you can have this insanely delicious beef and broccoli stir fry! Way better than any restaurant version!

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoon cooking wine
  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce or to taste
  • 1/2 cup beef broth or chicken broth, low sodium or no sodium

Beef and Broccoli

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound flank steak trimmed of fat and sliced thin against the grain
  • 1 head broccoli cut into small florets
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, cornstarch, garlic, cooking wine, honey, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, Sriracha sauce and beef broth. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and cook the steak until it starts to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add sauce and stir in with the steak, it should start to thicken immediately. 
  • Add broccoli and cook for an additional 2 minutes until broccoli is tender and sauce is thickened.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

Recipe Notes

  1. A good substitute for the sherry would be apple cider.
  2. Nutrition information does not include rice or noodles.
  3. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 395kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 30g (10%)Protein: 30g (60%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Cholesterol: 68mg (23%)Sodium: 1317mg (57%)Potassium: 993mg (28%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 16g (18%)Vitamin A: 985IU (20%)Vitamin C: 138.7mg (168%)Calcium: 105mg (11%)Iron: 3.6mg (20%)
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:Asian
Keyword:asian recipes, beef and broccoli, beef and broccoli stir fry
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  1. Peggy says

    February 18, 2021 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    This is a keeper! We loved the sauce. I’d like to find a better way to get tender beef. How much is the serving for the nutritional information? A cup? And I’m assuming it’s for the beef and brocoli only and not the rice too?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      February 18, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      A tip for tender meat is to coat it first in baking soda and then rinse off after about 10-15 minutes (if you don’t rise it may turn out with a weird taste) But this is a trick we use for super tender beef! As for the nutritional information, it assumes 4 servings for the entire recipe. You are correct, it’s not including the rice. But please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used!

      Reply
  2. Lesley C says

    September 10, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    5 stars
    My whole family enjoyed this recipe. We used flank steak and were careful to not overcook it, and it was very tender. We loved the sauce too.

    Reply
  3. Denise says

    July 19, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    I always make this recipe in my slow cooker. I love the kick of spiciness. It’s a winner!

    Reply
  4. Michele W says

    June 2, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this! I am not a fan of broccoli and usually get frozen for my family. After trying beef and broccoli at a school dinner I loved it so decided to try this recipe with fresh broccoli. The whole family enjoyed it!

    Reply
  5. Lil says

    April 26, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    5 stars
    Easy to make and delicious!
    Just make sure you don’t overcook the broccoli.

    Reply
  6. Linda D Hrushanyk says

    April 20, 2020 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    This was so very good. Thank you for sharing your recipe! My personal preference is to not add the wine…it gave the sauce a vinegary taste and 1/2 tsp of the hot sauce is perfect. Only my personal preference but I will make again!

    Reply
  7. Dawn says

    April 17, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    I’ve never tried it before but I’ve heard that if you put beef in the freezer for a short time it makes it so much easier to thinly slice. If this really works how long should I put it in the freezer before slicing?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      April 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      Yes it will! 10-15 minutes should do the trick.

      Reply
  8. Johna Wrzosek says

    April 16, 2020 at 9:28 am

    Whenever I make Beef and Broccoli, the beef is always tough, why is this? I wear dentures and they have to be tender

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      April 16, 2020 at 9:49 am

      The type of beef will play a big role in tenderness. You can also cook the beef in a pressure cooker or slow cooker to ensure ultra tender pieces.

      Reply
    • Nyna K Hale says

      April 20, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      I suggest you get a sous vide cooker. You will be able to cook your meat to a very tender texture (even mushy if you want) yet still have it the desired rareness you choose (rare, medium-rare, medium, well-done, etc.).

      Reply
  9. Ken says

    April 14, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    This was so delicious. We put it in to our “winners” file. I’m a huge fan of yours and I cant wait to try more of your recipes.

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
  10. Paola says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious!!!!

    Reply
  11. Rosa Estraya says

    March 19, 2020 at 7:09 pm

    Can I use cayenne pepper instead of Siracha? If so; how much? I’m all out of Siracha 😪

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      March 20, 2020 at 9:48 am

      You can! Start with 1/2 tsp and add more to taste.

      Reply
  12. Barbara B. Lineberger says

    February 26, 2020 at 9:08 am

    5 stars
    I never try it beef stir fry and looking so long to have a recipe to cook my self and tasted thanks to you to share it online.

    Reply
  13. Mo says

    January 27, 2020 at 9:35 am

    5 stars
    This was amazing! I followed to a T and I loved it and my somewhat picky husband especially loved it which is a huge win. I love trying your recipes because they’re detailed with directions and DELICIOUS!

    Between this recipe, the spicy honey garlic chicken thighs, the creamy parmesan orzo recipes, you’re definitely giving me some fun, yummy new recipes to add to my family’s dinner time. And I keep coming back to choose my next new recipe to try. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team says

      January 27, 2020 at 10:38 am

      That’s so great to hear! Nothing like impressing a picky eater 🙂

      Reply
  14. Beth Barbato says

    November 21, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    I love this recipe and it’s so easy!

    Reply
  15. Claudia Hamilton says

    August 6, 2019 at 8:25 am

    5 stars
    Fantastic recipe and easy to make. As a diabetic, substituted riced cauliflower for the rice so it is low carb. Would like to see more low carb diabetic recipes here. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Nicole Beaulieu says

      August 6, 2019 at 9:42 am

      We’ll have a full low-carb section of the website coming soon!

      Reply
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