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Beef and Broccoli Recipe

by Meghan on October 24, 2018 50

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This Beef and Broccoli is better than takeout!  Make this easy Beef and Broccoli at home in under thirty minutes! Find out my secret tip to make the beef extra tender.
This Beef and Broccoli is better than takeout!  Make this easy Beef and Broccoli at home in under thirty minutes! | Beef Recipe | stir fry | flank steak recipe | Chinese food | Takeout fake out | Quick dinner recipe | Easy dinner recipe

This Beef and Broccoli is better than takeout!  Make this easy Beef and Broccoli at home in under thirty minutes! | Beef Recipe | stir fry | flank steak recipe | Chinese food | Takeout fake out | Quick dinner recipe | Easy dinner recipe

Raise your hand if you are a big fan of Chinese food!  Well, friends, I sure am, and if you are too I have a recipe for you.  Easy Beef and Broccoli that you can make at home in about 30 minutes! And even better – this is just as good, if not BETTER than the Beef and Broccoli you pick up at your local take out place. Here is how to make the Best Beef and Broccoli at home.

This Beef and Broccoli is better than takeout!  Make this easy Beef and Broccoli at home in under thirty minutes! | Beef Recipe | stir fry | flank steak recipe | Chinese food | Takeout fake out | Quick dinner recipe | Easy dinner recipe

How do you make Chinese Beef and Broccoli?

Making Beef and Broccoli is actually quite simple.  One trick will make this taste just like the beef and broccoli you get at your favorite Chinese place.  Whisk together a quick marinade of oyster sauce, cornstarch, water and baking soda.  Yes, baking soda!  It seems odd, but this will result in more tender meat.

While the beef sits in the marinade, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce.  We are using soy sauce, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, cornstarch and beef stock.  With stir fries it is best to have your sauce ready to go since everything cooks so fast.

The cooking process is quick. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.  You want it hot enough to brown the meat without over cooking it. Add the beef – it is best to cook the meat in batches so you don’t over crowd the pan.  When the meat is done, return all of it to the pan.  Add the broccoli and sauce, then cover.  Allow the broccoli to cook for a few minutes.  And that is it!  I like to serve this over rice – it would be great with my Coconut Rice!

This Beef and Broccoli is better than takeout!  Make this easy Beef and Broccoli at home in under thirty minutes! | Beef Recipe | stir fry | flank steak recipe | Chinese food | Takeout fake out | Quick dinner recipe | Easy dinner recipe

What meat is used for Beef and Broccoli?

For this Beef and Broccoli Recipe we are using Flank Steak.  Flank Steak is very flavorful and best cooked quickly.  It is also relatively inexpensive and easy to find.This Beef and Broccoli is better than takeout!  Make this easy Beef and Broccoli at home in under thirty minutes! | Beef Recipe | stir fry | flank steak recipe | Chinese food | Takeout fake out | Quick dinner recipe | Easy dinner recipe

What is the Sauce for Beef and Broccoli?

The sauce for this Beef and Broccoli uses ingredients that you may already have in your pantry.  Soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and cornstarch.  It is quick and easy to whisk together while the beef is marinating.

Beef and Broccoli

This Beef and Broccoli is better than takeout!  Make this easy Beef and Broccoli at home in under thirty minutes! Find out my secret tip to make the beef extra tender.
4.94 from 15 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinners, Beef and Broccoli, Easter Recipe Ideas, Weeknight Dinners
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 364kcal
Author: Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

For The Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Slice the flank steak thinly against the grain. in a large bowl, whisk together the 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon corn starch, 1 tablespoon water and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Add the sliced meat and toss to fully coat, set aside.
  • Whisk together the ingredients for the sauce, set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add 1 tablespoon canola oil (or oil of choice). When oil is hot, add the flank steak.  You may need to work in batches to avoid crowding the pan.  Cook until beef is browned on the bottom, about two minutes.  Stir and continue cooking until beef is browned, 2-3 more minutes.
  • Add broccoli and sauce to pan, stir to coat everything, and cover.  Allow to cook until broccoli is bright green crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir again to coat in sauce and serve.

Video

Notes

If you don't have oyster sauce, you can sub 1 tablespoon soy sauce + 1 tablespoon brown sugar.  It won't have quite as much umami flavor, but will do in a pinch.
Be sure to cut flank steak AGAINST the grain.  See which direction the muscle fibers are running, then slice across it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1351mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.
Did you like this recipe?Please comment, rate and share! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @foxandbriar AND #foxandbriar so I can see what you made!

Recipe adapted from Cook’s Country

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Comments

  1. Brittany says

    March 2, 2021 at 11:31 am

    I couldn’t find oyster sauce. So for the substitute is it the brown sugar and soy sauce plus the additional brown sugar and soy that the recipe calls for?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 2, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      Hi, yes that is right.

      Reply
  2. Jan Boggs says

    February 15, 2021 at 11:19 am

    This was delicious! I also made the coconut jasmine rice! Exceptional!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 15, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      Yay, so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  3. Nadine724 says

    January 29, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    I love this recipe! I added sliced fresh mushrooms & sliced waterchestnuts for crunch.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      February 1, 2021 at 9:37 am

      So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    December 11, 2020 at 10:38 am

    5 stars
    Delicious and easy!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      December 12, 2020 at 7:28 pm

      So glad you loved it!

      Reply
    • Ethni says

      January 5, 2021 at 1:13 pm

      This dish was delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a hit with my husband. He likes a lot of sauce so I will double the ingredients for the sauce. I’ll make this again very soon.

      Reply
      • Meghan says

        January 5, 2021 at 3:14 pm

        So glad you loved it!

        Reply
  5. Marissa says

    October 16, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    5 stars
    I tried this after a friend recommended it, it is one of her favorite dishes to make. It is super yummy! The sauce has great flavor. After trying a few times now I am learning how thin the beef really needs to be cut! And I’ve overcooked the beef a few times so I’m learning to gauge the pinkness better too! Highly recommend. I also love how quick it comes together!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 18, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      So glad you love it!

      Reply
  6. Christie says

    October 15, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    Tried your recipe tonight and it was great. My steak stuck to the pan a little too but that I believe is the fault of the cook and my older pan. Also I didn’t have the beef stock so just added a little of water and was still very flavourful. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 18, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      So glad you loved it Christie!

      Reply
  7. Joanne says

    October 14, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    Followed the recipe. Easy! Delicious! When I try a new recipe, the sons give it a rating of don’t make this again OR it was alright Or this is a keeper. Your recipe has been awarded KEEPER!!! Thank you

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 14, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Yay! I’m so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  8. Wfox says

    July 23, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    5 stars
    We tried the beef and broccoli tonight for the first time. We had a chick roast so trimmed the day and sliced it thin. Followed the instructions and got the oil hot so that the meat browned quickly. Then cooked the broccoli mixed it all together and the flavors were great. As good or better then take out. To be honest better will definitely be making this again. Thanks

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 24, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  9. Brooks says

    June 1, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    Hey there! Do you know how many calories is in one serving of this without rice?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 1, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      Hi Brooks – I’m not sure why it wasn’t showing up before, but the nutrition info is there now at the bottom of the recipe. It does not include rice. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  10. Jennifer Pepler says

    May 14, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    Hi Meghan, I just found your sight and tried the beef and broccoli recipe last night. It turned out good, but I hoped you could answer me some questions. I cooked up the meat in batches as suggested, however, it made such a burnt on mess of gunk on the bottom of my pan, it wasn’t really cooking the meat, just further burning the mixture the beef was tossed in. I had to clean out the wok a couple times prior to making the actual beef and broccoli. Is this normal? I only had the heat on medium. The mixture the beef is tossed in, what is the purpose of that step, because I found the mixture didn’t stick to the meat while cooking. I am really glad mine didn’t turn out too salty, funny enough, mine could have used a bit of salt. I used low sodium beef broth & China Lily soy sauce (I believe it’s only found in Canada) and it tends to be lower in sodium than other low sodium soy sauces. This recipe was good and best of all, quick and easy to make with ingredients I had on hand. I added some carrots and more broccoli but other than adding more veg I followed the recipe. Thanks for sharing Meghan!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      May 14, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      Hi Jennifer – Hmmm, I didn’t have that problem, so I wonder if the heat was actually a bit too low? You definitely want the heat high enough to quickly brown the beef. The purpose of the mixture that the beef is coated in is that it tenderizes the beef and adds extra flavor. I’m really glad you enjoyed the recipe other than that! Let me know if you give it a try, and if having a slightly hotter pan helps – I would try medium high heat.

      Reply
  11. SAMANTHA Ann MARQUARDT says

    May 5, 2020 at 10:13 am

    Can I make this with frozen broccoli?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      May 5, 2020 at 11:32 am

      Hi Samantha – I haven’t tried it but I think that would be fine.

      Reply
  12. Chelsie says

    April 15, 2020 at 5:59 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing flavor and easy to follow

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      April 16, 2020 at 7:50 am

      I’m so happy to hear that Chelsie!

      Reply
  13. Br says

    March 29, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    5 stars
    Looks great! I’ll make it this week! I’ve been on an Asian cooking kick pepper steak last night bourbon chicken tonight tomorrow with left over rice I’ll make shrimp fried rice recipe from Pinterest. This beef and broccoli looks great I’ll make it on Tuesday night 😍

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      March 29, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      Yay! Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  14. Diane Presley says

    November 22, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    5 stars
    This was so good even my picky teen said it’s the best beef and broccoli she ever tasted! Thanks for sharing his recipe!

    Reply
  15. Jennifer says

    October 28, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    5 stars
    Great easy and fast family recipe.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 29, 2019 at 7:11 am

      Hi Jennifer! I’m so happy you loved it!

      Reply
  16. rhonda says

    October 19, 2019 at 5:21 pm

    5 stars
    OMG!I followed this recipe and it turned out amazing. The meat was tender and the flavor tastes better than the restaurant…just like you said. I used coconut oil instead of canola oil since I didn’t make coconut rice. I have already forwarded this recipe to 5 other friends. I can’t wait to make this again!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 20, 2019 at 8:15 am

      Hi Rhonda – Yay, I am so happy to hear that!

      Reply
  17. Audrey S Hopkins says

    September 1, 2019 at 7:07 pm

    5 stars
    Everything worked out well. I didnt have low sodium soy sauce, so it cameout slightly salty, but still delicious. Served it over rice udon noodles. Yum!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      September 2, 2019 at 10:04 am

      So happy you loved it!

      Reply
  18. Alysha says

    July 25, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    Another great substitute for oyster sauce would be Worcestershire sauce

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 25, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      Great idea!

      Reply
  19. Richenda says

    June 8, 2019 at 9:14 am

    5 stars
    Can I use sirloin steak?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 9, 2019 at 8:18 am

      Hi Richenda – sure! Sirloin can be tough so try to get top sirloin if possible.

      Reply
  20. Valerie pitt says

    June 3, 2019 at 9:30 am

    How many servings does this make ?

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      June 3, 2019 at 9:55 am

      Hi Valerie – it makes 4 servings.

      Reply
  21. Kerri says

    May 27, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    4 stars
    This was really, really good. Next time I make it, I will increase the broccoli (it wasn’t enough for us), and decrease the brown sugar by about half (it was a bit sweet for me). Otherwise, this is a truly excellent recipe.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      May 27, 2019 at 6:33 pm

      Hi Kerri – so happy you liked it!

      Reply
  22. Amber says

    April 14, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    Loved it and turned out perfect

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      April 14, 2019 at 9:30 pm

      Yay! So happy to hear that Amber!

      Reply
  23. Julie says

    November 12, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try this! It’s one of my favorite for takeout and looks even better!

    Reply
    • Kim Douglas says

      March 25, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this dish, it is delicious.

      Reply
      • Meghan says

        March 25, 2019 at 6:24 pm

        So glad you loved it!

        Reply
  24. MARYALICE O'BRIAN says

    October 27, 2018 at 7:27 am

    Hi! This looks wonderful but I have a question: is the oyster sauce listed in the ingredients the same tablespoon you mix with the meat & baking soda?
    I just recently found this site and everything I’ve tried so far was delicious!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      October 27, 2018 at 8:28 am

      Hi Mary Alice – Oh yay, I’m so glad you have enjoyed the recipes you tried! So for this recipe the oyster sauce is indeed used twice. Once in the meat marinade and again in the sauce. So it is used two different times – two tablespoons total. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply

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