Easy Homemade Beef and Broccoli Recipe

If you're a big fan of classic Chinese takeout food, you'll love this homemade recipe Beef and Broccoli Recipe! Juicy beef chunks are mixed with roasted broccoli and stir fry sauce for a delicious dinner idea.

Don't forget to try mine (not so boozy). Bourbon Chicken Recipe too! It's a family favorite!

Better than takeout beef and broccoli!

Takeout is super convenient, I totally get it, but you can easily recreate this favorite restaurant dish at home with very little effort! Speaking of which, I present to you this easy Beef and Broccoli recipe. Just like what you would order at your local Chinese restaurant, but prepared in your own kitchen – by you!

I seriously can't get enough of this juicy steak with crispy broccoli in a delicious stir fry sauce. Serve this beef and broccoli over rice for an easy, quick, dinner the whole family will love.

The stir fry sauce is so good!

You guys, this sauce is to die for. It's really that good. Made with soy sauce, chicken stock, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, crushed red pepper, and sesame oil, it has a lot of flavor. A little heat, a little sweetness, lots of delicious ingredients… long story short, you're going to love it!

Recipe ingredients

Let's talk about ingredients. Besides the obvious, steak and broccoli, what do you need? Scroll to the bottom of this post for the full recipe card with all ingredient measurements and instructions!

• Beef: I used a 2 pound sirloin steak.
• Olive oil: Canola oil or vegetable oil will also work.
• Broccoli Florets: Cut into about 10 cup florets. You can also use frozen broccoli, but I would recommend blanching it quickly first and draining it well before adding it in at the end. It doesn't need to be cooked as long as fresh broccoli.
• I willow: I like to use low sodium soy sauce for this dish. You can also use coconut aminos.
• Chicken stock: You may need to add more depending on how thick/thin you want the sauce to be. You can absolutely use beef stock, but I prefer chicken stock because it's a milder flavor and you get a ton of flavor with the extra ingredients.
• Brown Sugar: You will need light brown sugar for this recipe. You can also sub in darl brown sugar or honey.
• Cornstarch. This is to thicken the sauce!
• For the seasoning: Minced garlic and chopped fresh ginger. I like to buy frozen cubes of garlic and ginger sold at the supermarket so I always have it on hand!
• Sesame oil. It is a huge flavor builder in this recipe and should not be subbed.
• Crushed Red Chilli Flakes: 1-2 teaspoons depending on how hot you like it.
• Garnish: Sesame seeds and chives.

What kind of steak do you use?

I like to use shaved sirloin steak. You can find it shaved in the meat section of the supermarket, but you can also ask your butcher to cut it paper thin. If that's not an option, I recommend freezing the steak before slicing on the recipe card, as it allows you to get very thin slices at home! You can also use:

• Skirt steak
• Flank steak
• Ribeye
• London Broil (or Top Round)
• or even Ground beef In a pinch!

How to Make Beef and Broccoli

There are three steps to making this dish. First you have to freeze the steak a bit, then you prepare the sauce and then you can put it together.

Freeze the steak

Freeze the steak: Freeze the steak for 30 minutes to make slicing easier. Cut broccoli into florets and set aside. This is only if you don't buy the steak pre-shaved.

Make the stir fry sauce

Mix together the stir fry sauce ingredients: Whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Cook it up

Slice the steak: Remove the steak from the freezer and cut into thin strips.

Broccoli Roast: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli and sauté for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from pan.

Cook the beef: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and turn the heat to high. Add shredded beef in 2 batches, cook 2 minutes until browned. Remove from heat and add remaining beef.

Mix everything together: Turn the pan to medium, add all the beef back to the pan and pour the prepared sauce. Stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the broccoli to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce. If the sauce becomes too thick, add 1 – 2 tablespoons of water (or chicken stock) to thin it out.

Serve and enjoy: Serve over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chives.

Serving advice

Looking for things to serve alongside your beef and broccoli? Here are a few ideas:

• Rice: We usually serve it over a plate of white or brown rice or any kind of grain like quinoa.
• Rice Noodles: Zucchini noodles are also good if you want to be a little healthier.
• Other Vegetables: You don't just have to use broccoli, peppers or carrots would be great too!
• Salad: A big, healthy salad goes with any meal, really.

How to store and reheat leftovers

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. When you want to reheat them, place a skillet on the stove over low heat and stir until the meat reaches the desired temperature.

Can I freeze extra beef and broccoli?

sure Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 months. Be sure to thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

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