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    Home » Recipes » Beef

    Beef and Broccoli

    Modified: May 21, 2025 · Published: Mar 11, 2015 by Tonia Larson

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    This flavorful Beef and Broccoli recipe is easy to make and faster than takeout. It’s a family-friendly meal that’s done in under 30 minutes!

    Beef and broccoli in a skillet.

    Even the picky eaters in my family enjoy this meal! They can leave the broccoli and onions aside if they aren’t in the mood. It is delicious over rice or noodles!

    Tonia Larson from The Gunny Sack with a green background.

    Tonia’s Notes

    The weather here in Minnesota has turned absolutely gorgeous! After the cold temps from a few weeks ago, 60 degrees feels balmy, and everyone is in a great mood. The kids have been playing outside as soon as they get out of school, and families are out taking walks.

    We are never sure how long the warm spring weather will last, but we are going to soak up every minute of it while we can. The nice weather calls for easy dinner recipes, and this beef and broccoli recipe can be ready in less than 30 minutes!

    Tonia Larson holding a bowl of beef and broccoli with rice.

    How To Make Beef and Broccoli

    Step one button.

    Prep Sauce

    Combine the soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, one tablespoon of cornstarch, minced ginger, and crushed red pepper. Set aside.

    Stirring the sauce in a small glass bowl with a whisk.
    Step two button.

    Coat Beef

    Mix together two tablespoons of cornstarch, water, and garlic. Add the sliced flank steak and stir to coat.

    Coating thinly sliced flank steak.
    Step three button.

    Cook Beef

    Heat two tablespoons of oil in a frying pan. Cook the beef for 3-4 minutes until cooked through, stirring often. Remove the beef from the frying pan and set it aside.

    Stirring the meat in a skillet.
    Step four button.

    Stir Fry Broccoli and Onions

    Using the same pan, heat one tablespoon of oil. Add the broccoli and onions. Stir-fry until tender.

    Broccoli florets and sliced onions in a skillet.
    Step five button.

    Add Sauce

    Return the cooked steak to the pan and add the soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce is thickened.

    Pouring sauce over the ingredients in the skillet.
    Beef and broccoli with rice in a bowl.

    Recipe Tips

    • Serve With: I suggest serving the beef and broccoli over rice or noodles. For sides, try making an Asian salad, egg rolls, steamed vegetables, potstickers, or cream cheese wontons.
    • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
    • Freezer: Store in an airtight freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to a month.
    • Reheat: Allow frozen leftovers to thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat leftovers in a skillet or in the microwave.
    Beef and broccoli in a skillet with a wooden spoon.

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    Beef and broccoli over rice in a bowl.

    Beef and Broccoli

    This flavorful Beef and Broccoli recipe is easy to make and faster than takeout. It’s a family-friendly meal that's done in under 30 minutes!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup soy sauce
    • ½ cup beef broth
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 3 teaspoon cornstarch divided
    • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 2 tablespoons cold water
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
    • 1 lb flank steak trimmed and thinly sliced
    • 5 cups broccoli florets
    • 1 cup sliced onions

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, one tablespoon cornstarch, minced ginger, and crushed red pepper. Set it aside.
    • In a large bowl, mix two tablespoons of cornstarch, water and minced garlic. Add the sliced beef and stir to coat.
    • Heat two tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium high heat and stir fry the coated beef for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Remove the beef from the frying pan and set aside.
    • Using the same pan, heat one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the broccoli florets and onions. Stir fry for 3-5 minutes, until tender.
    • Return the beef to the pan. Add the prepared soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce is thickened.

    Video

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    Notes

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1838mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 784IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 14+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    1. Sheila says

      March 18, 2021 at 12:43 pm

      Has anyone used frozen broccoli for this recipe?

      Reply
    2. Sue says

      February 19, 2021 at 12:23 am

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious. Only change I made was using fresh ginger. It has a nice little bit of heat to it without overpowering the dish. Nice sauce!

      Reply
    3. Jonathan Kowalski says

      January 22, 2021 at 8:55 pm

      I would have to say that this is as good as it looks. I made the beef and gravy minus the broccoli. Wow!!

      Reply
    4. Rhonda says

      May 3, 2018 at 7:02 am

      I tried your recipe, and it is delicious. I made it twice last week. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Jen says

      August 23, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      For people with Celiac Disease, this is not gluten free. Beef broth and soy sauce both contain flour. For me though, it sounds delicious.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        August 24, 2016 at 8:37 pm

        Hi Jen, May I ask where you read that it was gluten free? I don’t typically delve into food allergies since I don’t have all of the information I would need to make those claims. Was it possible another website like Pinterest that said it was gluten free? Pinterest automatically adds it’s own tags and descriptions to recipes based on the ingredients. Warmly, Tonia

        Reply
      • Val says

        December 30, 2016 at 3:45 pm

        Both beef broth and soy sauce are available in gluten free versions. I actually substitute liquid aminos for the soy sauce when cooking for my son who has celiac.

        Reply
    6. Butch B says

      March 13, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      Made the Beef & Broccoli last night and there was none left for lunch today! That’s usually a good sign that it was pretty good! Been trying to take some of the weekly meals off my wife since she went back to work full time. Your site has given me several and they’ve all been good and easy to prepare. I will probably hold out the broccoli a bit longer next time as we prefer to eat it on the crunchy side. Other than that it was very good. Thanks for the help.

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      • Butch B says

        March 13, 2015 at 4:30 pm

        5 stars
        forgot to add that I used finely grated fresh ginger.

        Reply
    7. Beth Holt says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:30 am

      I just love all of your recipes and the fact that you are from Minnesota and I am too – I can totally relate with the weather and how it changes your moods and what you want to cook. This looks like another family hit!

      Reply
    8. Abby says

      March 11, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      Just showed this to hubby…. he said OH YEAH.. I’d eat that !!
      So that’s what is for dinner tomorrow… thank you
      Pretty picture too…

      Reply
    9. Liz says

      March 11, 2015 at 5:08 pm

      Thank you Tonia for the nice recipe.

      Reply
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