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Close-up skillet of Beef and Broccoli Recipe in glossy brown sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds, rice blurred in background

Beef And Broccoli Recipe

Restaurant-style beef and broccoli recipe made home-friendly tender “velveted” flank steak, bright-crisp broccoli, glossy savory sauce. Fast (10 min cook), budget-friendly, pure takeout flavor.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Japanese
Keyword: Beef and broccoli recipe healthy, Beef and broccoli recipe marinade, Beef and broccoli recipe rice vinegar, Beef and broccoli sauce, Beef and broccoli stir fry, Chinese beef and broccoli recipe, Easy beef and broccoli recipe, Ground beef and broccoli recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinate: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 365kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Wok / large skillet (High-heat searing)
  • 1 Sharp chef’s knife (Thin slicing beef & veggies)
  • 1 Cutting board (Prep station)
  • 3–4 Mixing bowls (Marinade, sauce, holding beef/veg)
  • 1 Small pot/saucepan (Blanching broccoli)
  • 1 Spider strainer / tongs (Move food fast from oil/water)
  • 1 set Measuring spoons & cup (For sauce/marinade ratios)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ≈450 g Flank steak, thinly sliced - Slice against the grain
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce - Regular/light
  • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch - For velveting
  • 1 tablespoon Rice wine or dry sherry - Optional but classic
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil - Aroma only
  • 1 teaspoon Dark soy sauce - Optional; for color
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Broccoli florets - Bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup Broccoli stems peeled & sliced - Cook stems first
  • ¼ cup Low-sodium soy sauce - Sauce base
  • 2 tablespoon Oyster sauce - Umami boost
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar - Balance & brightness
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Brown sugar - Adjust to taste
  • ½ cup Chicken broth or water - Thin to desired consistency
  • 2 teaspoon Cornstarch - To thicken sauce
  • 2–3 tablespoon Neutral high-heat oil canola/peanut - Cooking
  • 2 stalks Green onions sliced - Add at the end
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds - Garnish

Instructions

  • Toss sliced flank steak with soy, cornstarch, ginger, garlic; rest 15 minutes.
    Three‑quarter close-up of seared beef strips glistening with oil in a speckled nonstick pan.
  • Boil stems then florets for one minute, shock in ice water, drain well.
  • Whisk soy, oyster, vinegar, sugar, broth and cornstarch until perfectly smooth.
    Overhead view of sautéed broccoli florets mixed with thin white onion slices in a speckled frying pan.
  • Stir-fry beef in a smoking-hot wok in small batches, about 30 seconds per side.
    Close-up of steaming beef and broccoli as a glossy brown sauce is poured from a glass jug.
  • Add broccoli and sauce, toss to thicken, finish with sesame and scallions, serve hot
    Close-up skillet of Beef and Broccoli Recipe in glossy brown sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds, rice blurred in background

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 320g | Calories: 365kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) | Protein: 29g (58%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg (23%) | Sodium: 980mg (43%) | Potassium: 780mg (22%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 1450IU (29%) | Vitamin C: 105mg (127%) | Calcium: 95mg (10%) | Iron: 3.2mg (18%)
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