Easy Skillet Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This beef and broccoli recipe is easy to make and more delicious than Chinese take out. It’s a family friendly 30 minute meal everyone will love.

The weather here in Minnesota has turned absolutely gorgeous! After the below zero temps a couple of 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!

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Where is the Beef and Broccoli recipe? In this post, I will share step-by-step instructions with photos for how to make the meal, as well as answering FAQs about the recipe and sharing a short video showing the recipe in motion. But you can go directly to the recipe by scrolling down to the bottom of the post.

How To Make Beef and Broccoli

Step One: Sauce

Start by mixing up the sauce so that it is ready when you need it. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, pepper flakes, cornstarch, and beef broth. Set it aside until later.

Step Two: Beef

Next, mix up two tablespoons of cornstarch, water, and garlic. Add the sliced flank steak and stir to coat.

Now, 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.

Step Three: Veggies

Use the same pan to cook the sliced broccoli and onion wedges. Stir fry until tender.

Step Four: Combine

Once the veggies are tender, add the cooked steak and the prepared sauce mixture. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes, until thickened.

Serve the beef and broccoli over rice and then head back outside to enjoy the wonderful spring weather!

Beef and Broccoli Recipe FAQs

1) What other cuts of beef can I use to make this? I recommend using a flank steak or skirt steak.

2) Wondering what to cook with beef and broccoli? I would 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 puffs.

3) Is beef and broccoli gluten free? As long as you use a gluten free soy sauce and beef broth, the rest of the ingredients should be gluten free but always check the labels to be sure.

4) What can I add to make this spicier? I would suggest adding more red pepper flakes or some sriracha sauce. On the other hand, you can leave the red pepper flakes out if you don’t want any heat.

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Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This beef and broccoli recipe is easy to make and more delicious than Chinese take out. It's a family friendly 30 minute meal everyone will love.

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Course: Main

Cuisine: American, Chinese

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 373kcal

Author: The Gunny Sack

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 3 tbsp cornstarch divided
• 2 tbsp cold water
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 3 tbsp olive oil divided
• 1 lb flank steak trimmed and thinly sliced
• 5 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup onion wedges

Instructions

• Mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, pepper flakes, one tablespoon of cornstarch and beef broth. Set it aside.
• In a separate bowl, mix two tablespoons of cornstarch, water and 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.
• Add the broccoli and onions to the frying pan and stir fry for 3-5 minutes, until tender.
• Return the beef to the pan. Add the soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes, until thickened.
• Serve the beef and broccoli over rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1838mg | Potassium: 882mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 3.5mg