Beef and Broccoli with the Best Sauce (VIDEO)
Beef and Broccoli is an easy, 1-pan, 30-minute meal that is loaded with fresh broccoli, tender nutrition-packed beef, and the best stir fry sauce. Thank you to Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. on behalf of the Beef Checkoff for sponsoring this recipe which is perfect for the busy back to school season.
Stir fry recipes like our Beef Stir Fry and Fried Rice have become reader favorites because they are fast and healthier than going out. This Beef and Broccoli Recipe definitely satisfies the craving for takeout. Watch the video recipe below and see how easy it is!
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Beef and Broccoli Recipe:
Beef is delicious and protein-packed to give you the sustained strength you need to get through the back to school season. We also made sure to add plenty of broccoli for a balanced meal. Beef is so versatile for stir fry. You can add your favorite vegetables to this recipe like snap peas, bell peppers, carrots, and even mushrooms.
What is the Best Cut of BEEF for Stir Fry?
The best beef cuts for stir fry are tender and lean. We love Flank Steak which is lean and easy to chew when thinly sliced against the grain. More great beef cuts for stir fry include:
How to Make Beef and Broccoli:
This recipe moves fast and comes together in 1 skillet, so you want to have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go before you fire up the stove. It is just 6 steps in one skillet!
- Slice beef strips
- Make stir fry sauce
- Cook broccoli and remove from pan.
- Cook beef
- Add stir fry sauce
- Return broccoli to the pan
The Best Beef and Broccoli Sauce:
Many stir fry recipes have gone wrong with a poorly made sauce. We tested this recipe over and over until we arrived at the perfect balance of sweet and savory. For the best stir fry sauce:
- Use low sodium soy sauce (or Gluten Free Tamari)
- Use the right amount of fresh ginger – it has strong flavor so don’t overdo it.
- Do not skip the sesame oil as it gives authentic flavor
- Simmer sauce at least 3 minutes to mellow out garlic and ginger
- For a thinner sauce, add 2 Tbsp water at the end
How to Ensure Tender Beef?
The right cut (see list above) can make all the difference in a stir fry. Here are our best tips to achieve tender beef:
- Freeze steak 30 minutes for easier slicing
- Use a sharp knife to cut super thin slices against the grain
- Add steak to a HOT skillet to sear and seal in juices
- Don’t overcrowd the pan or it cools quickly and will steam cook
Can I Make Beef and Broccoli Ahead?
This saucy beef and broccoli recipe reheats really well so it’s perfect for weekly meal prep and to-go lunches for school and work. The protein and nutrients found in beef give you and your family the strength and energy you need to get through the busy school season.
For meal prep: add cooled rice to a heat-safe container and top with the Beef Broccoli Stir Fry, then cover and refrigerate until ready to heat and serve (Beef and Broccoli can be refrigerated up to 4 days).
How to Pack a Hot Thermos:
Pack a hot thermos in the morning and it will be warm at lunchtime. A hot thermos can keep food hot for 5 hours before it’s eaten, and this Broccoli Beef is the Best. School. Lunch. Ever!
- Heat the thermos first by filling 3/4 full with boiling water (do not overfill), cover with lid and let sit 5 min and drain just before adding food.
- Meanwhile, heat food to 165˚F. Place into the heated thermos and close with lid.
More Beef Recipes that Reheat Well:
Any recipe that reheats well can be used for meal prep, school and work lunch. This is a great list to help you get through the back to school season.
- Lasagna – beefy, cheesy and leftovers are just as good
- Beef Chili – hearty and satisfying
- Buckwheat Beef Pilaf – with tender morsels of beef
- Easy Taco Soup – a fun alternative for Taco Tuesday
- Spaghetti Meat Sauce – also freezes well!
Watch Natasha Make Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry:
I hope this Beef Broccoli Stir Fry video recipe becomes a favorite for you. It’s such a treat to enjoy home cooking when you’re on the go. For more great beef lunch ideas, visit Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner.
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Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
Beef and Broccoli Ingredients:
- 1 lb flank steak, very thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
- 2 Tbsp olive oil , (or vegetable oil), divided
- 1 lb broccoli, (cut into 6 cups of florets)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds, optional garnish
Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (loosely packed)
- 2 tsp garlic, grated (from 3 cloves)
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 6 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce, (or GF Tamari)
- 3 Tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep: Start cooking white rice first so it's ready when the stir fry is done. Cover and freeze steak 30 minutes for easier slicing.
- Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add broccoli florets and sauté 4-5 minutes, partially covered with lid, stirring or tossing several times until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender then remove from pan. Tip: If you prefer softer broccoli, add 2 Tbsp water before covering with the lid and it will steam cook the broccoli.
- Increase heat to high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Add beef in a single layer and sauté 2 minutes per side or just until cooked through. Quickly pull out a piece to test for doneness.
- Add the sauce, reduce heat to medium/low and simmer 3-4 minutes. It will thicken. Add broccoli and stir to combine. Stir in 1-2 Tbsp water to thin the sauce if desired. Serve over white rice.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Natasha Kravchuk
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Delicious and easy. Who needs takeout when there are simple recipes like this that are so flavourful!!!!
Glad you think that way! Thanks so much for your great comments and feedback.
I made this the other night and IT WAS DELICIOUS! My fiancé enjoyed it as well. Never worked with ginger before so the spoon trick helped a lot. This recipe is getting added to the rotation for sure.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Tried this tonight and wanted to take picture but after first bite there was not much to be said except OMG! The flavors were perfect and definitely use the Tamari sauce!
Also I turned it into a surf and turf stir fry by adding medium shrimp to beef before adding sauce! Perfect and thank you!
Hello Valerie, thanks so much for sharing your experience trying our recipe! Thank you so much for sharing that with us.
what’s the serving size? i see the nutrition facts but it doesn’t say how much a serving is.
HI Samantha, the serving size ust be estimated since we don’t measure out portions in grams. This recipe serves 4 as a main course. The nutrition label reflects 1 portion/serving.
Once again your recipe did not disappoint. I made this for dinner and my Mom and fiancé thoroughly enjoyed it – I did too! Excellent flavors and easy to put together following your well-written instructions. Slightly freezing the meat prior to slicing is the way to go. This one is definitely staying in my meal rotation!
That’s wonderful, Karen! Thank you for the feedback. I’m so glad you found another recipe for the regular rotation!
Word to anybody planning on making this: if you’re like me, you’ll look at the sauce and think “that’s not enough, maybe I should add some broth or some water so it ends up saucier” but resist! It doesn’t look like much, but it ends up nice and saucy without swimming in it. Turned out great as listed!
Thank you so much for sharing, Adam!
Tastes amazing. Made it exactly as is on recipe and my whole family loved it.
I’m so glad it was a hit with the family! Thank you for sharing.
So delicious! Made it with the thin-sliced “Kobe” rib-eye meat from Costco; it was so easy! I added some rainbow peppers and matchstick carrots to amp up veggies, and added 1/2 t. crushed red pepper to the sauce (we like it a bit spicy!) It was perfect!!! Will def make again!!!
Thank you for sharing, Melissa! That sounds delicious!
Great and amazing recipe every time I make beef and broccoli I use this recipe 🤩
Thank you and great to hear that this is your go-to recipe!
We absolutely love this recipe and make it often. Here is how my family likes it. I make one batch of sauce, sans corn starch, and marinate my beef over night. The next day i make a second batch of sauce with the cornstarch and add red pepper flakes. I put the sauce in a pan to warm it up and thicken it. Next i cook the meat and vegetables on the black stone. We love the vegetables and usually use a combination of whatever we have. Our favorites are broccoli, red peppers, onions, mushrooms or snap peas. I then combine the meat and vegetables in a large bowl with the sauce. By the time the black stone is wiped down we’re ready to eat. We normally make a double batch so we have leftovers for lunch the next day. Everyone loves this recipe, which ever happens. Highly recommend. Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you so much for sharing that with us! I’m so glad this recipe was a hit!
I used cubed beef instead but turned out fabulous and yummy giving a 5⭐️
I’m so glad you loved it. Thank you for sharing.
I made this recipe today and it was perfect! Thanks so much for a great recipe!
I’m so glad you loved it!
I made this for the first time tonight and as others have said, it was a hit. I chose to add a little water to my broccoli before I covered it and allowed it to soften some and then removed the broccoli from the pan. Next, I sautéed the beef and then removed it from the pan. I had sliced up some onions and mushrooms which I lightly sautéed. I added the beef back to the pan with the onions and mushrooms, the sauce, let it cook a little bit and then added the broccoli. Yum.
Thanks for sharing, glad to hear that it was a hit!
Has anyone made this in a slow cooker before?
How would I go about doing it?
Thank you
Hi NK, I haven’t tried it in a slow cooker and I’m not seeing anything mentioned in the comments, If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
This has been go to recipe for homemade “beef” and broccoli for awhile. I’ve never tried it with beef, only with Venison and it’s amazing. We don’t use sesame seeds and I occasion will sautee some onions to add to it. Always amazing. For sure use the low sodium soy sauce, otherwise it will be salty. This recipe is so easy to adjust for taste. Feeling like less sweet, cut back on the sugar, etc. I love oyster sauce so will add that sometimes.
Thank you for sharing that with us, Sandy!
Excellent recipe. Made a double batch for 6 adults and they cleaned it all up and insisted I print out the recipe and put it into our regular rotation.
Thank you.
You’re welcome, Ruby. Glad you loved it!
Is it OK not to use sesame oil? It doesn’t break down well in heat and so I would rather not use it. Can I use a different oil and what would you advise if I did.
Hi Sharee, we recommend to not skip the sesame oil as it gives authentic flavor.
I prefer to think of sesame oil as a seasoning, not a cooking oil. It can be added later in the recipe to prevent breakdown or burning. I definitely don’t skip it.
I’m going to be honest–I was worried that the sauce wasn’t going to turn out right (by my own mistake). I did not like the smell of the sauce due to the sesame oil and was worried it would ruin it. When I poured the sauce into the pan, I was worried I had mixed something up because it took longer than I expected for the sauce to thicken up.
But I am here to tell you, TRUST THE PROCESS.
Because this is now the best stir fry I have ever made! The sauce was amazing, the beef was great, and it was overall such an amazing recipe. I’ll now be using this sauce for lots of different stir fries!
Perfect! I’m so glad that you trusted the process and followed the recipe as written. Thanks a lot for this review!
Made this sauce tonight and it was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be saving it to make again!
That’s wonderful! I’m so glad you loved the recipe!
So tasty, Love the sauce, definatley a keeper! Will keep it in the rotation!
So glad to hear that, Coreen! Thanks for sharing.
Delicious!!! My sister-in-law made this and I had to recreate it for my family to enjoy as much as I did when I was at my in-laws house. So Delicious one of our favorites! Thanks, Natasha for sharing your delicious recipes with us.
You’re welcome, Janna! I’m so glad it was enjoyed.
Very tasty. Thank u for sharing. I added black sesame to the beef for extra zing.
You’re welcome and thanks for sharing!
This is by far the best beef and broccoli recipe! I would give it 10 stars! Easy and delicious.
I want to serve to guests, but wondering if I can combine the ingredients for the sauce ahead of time and keep in fridge until ready to use?
Thanks so much, Molly. This reheats well as a whole, so I think you could make this ahead.
Added caramelized onions. It was so good and tasted better than takeout.
Yum! I’m so glad you loved the recipe.
My whole family loved it. My two year old ate two bowls! I used a tri tip steak and I added a red bell pepper and a carrot (thinly sliced). I doubled the sauce because I had 1.4 lb of meat and more than 6 cups of veggies and it was quite saucy but that was perfect for putting sauce on the rice
That’s wonderful to hear! Thank you so sharing you’re experience with the recipe.
Made this for dinner tonight. My husband & I loved it! We will have this meal again & again. The only change we made was to double the sauce recipe. We always do that with recipies because we like lots of sauce on the rice, noodles or what ever goes with a saucy meal.
Thank you for sharing, Jeannie!
My husband and I both loved the recipe. The sauce has a wonderful beef and broccoli flavor. I love the Basmati rice with this.
Hi Sharon, I’m glad that you both enjoyed this recipe! Thanks so much for this review.
This was the best beef and broccoli recipe I’ve ever had. My family loved it as well. It is now my go to beef and broccoli recipe. So good!
So glad to hear that, Laura!
It doesn’t look like there’s enough sauce to coat the rice. If I want more sauce, should I just double the recipe?
Hi Patricia, yes, it will work to double the sauce. Here’s what one of my readers wrote: “This is my family’s favorite dinner that I make at the moment. We like to double the sauce; it is incredibly delicious.” I hope that helps.
Loved the consistency of the sauce but it was too sweet for us. I will try it again and reduce the sugar.
This was so good (and easy to make), thank you! We had most of the ingredients on-hand already. Checking out your other recipes now 🙂
Hi Kacie! I’m glad to hear that. I hope you find many more to enjoy on the site.
Just had this for dinner and it was amazing. I added one can of bamboo shoots, doubled the ginger and substituted brown sugar for coconut sugar and added 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce.
Hi Brenda! Thanks for sharing. I’m glad you loved the recipe.
Can you use frozen broccoli in this? I’d like to make this tonight but I only have frozen broccoli on hand.
Hi Michelle! Some of my readers have reported good results using frozen broccoli as well.
Hi Michelle! Some of my readers have reported good results using frozen broccoli as well.
Absolutely delicious and easy to make. Definitely going to make this again.. I made this for 2 people, so I cut the recipe in half.. sadly, I didn’t have enough sauce.. next time I’ll make the full amount of sauce and just half the amount of beef. Thank you for the recipe
Hi Colleen! Sounds great. Thank you for your feedback.
Your recipes are the best and the way you layout your recipes pages is top notch. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you, Matt! I appreciate the feedback.
Tried this recipe on a whim tonight and it was a hit with everyone in my family! Thank you for such a simple weeknight recipe!
Yay great to hear that this recipe was a huge hit! Thanks so much for this review.
Could you use the spice “Ginger” and garlic powder instead of fresh?
Hi Wendy, I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Tried this tonight. It was excellent and will become a regular meal. Thank you.
You’re so welcome, Tim. Great to hear that you enjoyed it!
Any chance this would go well with sliced rice cakes instead of white rice?
Hi Cynthia, I haven’t tested that to advise. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Just outstanding, and good directions – yum! We will add this to our rotation for sure!
So glad you found another one for the rotation. Thanks for sharing.
Delicious! This has become my family’s go to for Beef and Broccoli. It’s better than take out!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Nancy!
This was delicious. I used prime rib leftover from a restaurant meal. Just sliced and added to the sauce to warm. As suggested by others I did add a Tbl of oyster sauce. Definitely a keeper!!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Kathleen!
My boys (11 & 12) and I enjoyed this meal. It was so flavorful! Thank you for a great recipe!!
I’m glad to hear that they enjoyed this recipe! Thanks a lot for sharing.
I made this tonight. I added about 1 1/2 of an onion in chunks. So good and easy to make. This is definitely a keeper!!
I’m so glad you loved it. And happy that you found a keeper.
This was the best beef and broccoli I’ve ever eaten. I can’t believe this came from my own kitchen. This is better than any restaurant. I used beef milanesa and rolled them up and the sliced thinly and got a lot of strips that way. Frozen broccoli florets worked out great and I didn’t have to thaw them first. I added a blurp of oyster sauce to the final dish. This was so delicious. This is going into my recipe file as a favorite! Thank you so much for sharing how to make this wonderful dish.
That’s so great to hear! I’m glad you loved the recipe. Thank you for sharing.
This was better than any Chinese restaurant or any other places that makes broccoli beef!! The flavors where intense and it was so EASY to make. The only thing I did different was add about 1 tbsp of oyster sauce to the mix.
It truly was one of the best things I have made in years, and I’m an incredible cook so this just really seemed to take my oriental dishes to a new level.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
That’s so great to hear, Tiffany! Thank you for sharing.
Made a keto friendly version, substituting Swerve Brown sugar for regular brown sugar. Served over riced cauliflower. No other changes. Was delicious. Will definitely be making again.
Nice, Love it! Thanks so much for sharing, a lot of the other readers here will definitely find this info useful.
The family likes it and it’s basically 1 pot. We like it with a little less ginger and more broccoli (so I increase the sauce too as we like it more saucy). My food store had precut stir fry beef, so I used that and it was so easy.
Sounds good, I’m glad that your family enjoyed it!
Outstanding! The recipe is amazing. My husband, nephew and myself included all love it! It is very easy to prepare and the sauce is delicious. This will be in frequent rotation for sure.
That’s awesome! I’m happy to hear that they love this recipe a lot, Chris. Thanks for sharing.
Would it be ok to make the sauce ahead of time? Can’t wait to try!
Hi Sarah! This reheats well as a whole, so I think you could.
This was okay. I used thin sliced sirloin which I cut in 1″-2″ pieces. Meat was very tender. I also added red bell pepper and onion cut into 1″ chunks. We like ours “saucy”, so I double those ingredients. There was just something off about the taste. Couldn’t quite figure out what it was.
Hi Cathy, I haven’t noticed any kind of off taste – my best guess is maybe it was one of the products used? Was anything expired or passed it’s optimal freshness? Even something as simple as freezer burn on steak can ruin the flavor of a meal – it’s hard to guess without being there.
This was wonderful!!! I doubled the recipe so there would be enough for my crew. Everyone thought it was great (This NEVER happens). I used leftover steak and added only at the end to warm so the steak wouldn’t be over cooked. I also added a bit of black soy sauce (couple of TBS). This is a keeper. Thank you for a great, easy and good for your $ recipe.
It’s my pleasure! I’m so happy to hear that you loved it a lot. Thanks for sharing, Audra.
So delicious! We had a 1 lb piece of flank steak in the freezer leftover from another meal, so this was a fantastic way to use it up! The sauce was silky & so flavorful. Hubby went back for another helping, so that’s proof positive it’s great!
Thanks for sharing your experience trying out this recipe, Rachel. We’re happy to know that you enjoyed it!
I will never make another version of this recipe again! This one is so good and easy. Thank you so much!
You’re so welcome, Dee! Thank you as well for sharing that with us.
This is delicious! I used New York strip that was pre-sliced and frozen broccoli. I also doubled the sauce. I will be making this again. Thank you for the recipe.
You’re welcome, Erin. We’re glad you enjoyed it!
I have to quadruple this recipe. It says it serves 4, but my family (with two teen boys) all have multiple helpings…and like if/when there is leftover in the fridge. This is the BEST beef and broccoli recipe!!
Hi Renee! That’s awesome. I’m so glad your family loves this. Thank you for the wonderful review.
I am making this today and realized I don’t have fresh ginger- but I have the minced ginger in the fridge that you can buy. Would that work?
Also- could I use sesame seed oil?
Hi Parker! Yes, you can use minced ginger. Add it to your preferred taste. This recipe uses sesame oil in the sauce. Be sure to not use toasted sesame oil, which is better for drizzling on top as a finish, not for frying.
this was wonderful. I did add sliced onions and mushrooms and cooked them right after the beef in same pan. I added a splash of hoison sauce too. I will definitely make this again, as I do most of your recipes. Loved it.
Thank you for sharing that with us, Brenda. We’re so glad that you love this a lot!
Everything I’ve made of yours has been delicious, including this recipe. Perfect sauce!
That’s so great, Kim! Thank you for your lovely review!
Awesome flavor!! My new 30 minute meal! Thanks! Love seeing and trying your recipes. Most recipes are easy to do cause can understand how to do them. Thank you!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Lynn!
This was absolutely fabulous. I used ribeye and cut into 1 inch cubes. Tossed in baking soda and threw in fridge for 30 mins. Rinsed off and cooked recipe to a t. Perfect flavor. Best beef and broccoli I have ever had. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing, Sean. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed our recipe a lot!
This is delicious! Thanks for an easy, great recipe! Even my not so adventurous partner is grunting in pleasure!
Thank you for the feedback. I’m glad it was enjoyed.
Delicious! I used high quality round steak, slicing it thinly, and marinating it in half the sauce recipe. I use amino acids rather than soy sauce and added a green onion at the end. This is a keeper!
So glad to hear that, Kris! Thank you for sharing.
Hello, could I make this ahead and freeze it? With the steak raw or cooked? Thanks!
Hi Kristi! I haven’t tested freezing this so I can’t say for sure but one of my readers said it does freeze well.
Honestly I had low hopes because I have tried a lot of recipes like this and they never seem quite right but omg this recipe was simple and the flavor was perfect! I halved it and had to replace the corn starch with flour and it still turned out perfect. I also added bean sprouts 🙂
Hi Jillian! That’s wonderful. I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you for trying my recipe and sharing your experience.
Can I use sesame seed oil. I already use it for the fried rice I make?
Hi Ed! That would be fine if it’s regular sesame oil.
Toasted sesame oil is best used in low-heat cooking methods or added at the end or after cooking.
This recipe was easy to follow and very good. I’m a good cook so I did it my way after reading all of the recipe and tips. It was 10/10, thank you for sharing!
Thank you for your lovely feedback and comment, Toni! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This was by far the best beef and broccoli recipe I’ve found. Easy, quick, but most importantly. delicious. Served it over jasmine rice. 5 stars and then some.
That’s wonderful to hear, Marlene! Thank you for the feedback.
Hello is the nutritional value with or without rice? Thanks!
Hi Suzanne! No, the nutrition facts do not include rice. They are just for the ingredients listed in the recipe card/ingredient list. I hope you love the recipe!
Recipe beef and broccoli in stead of soy sauce I used liquid amino less sodium
Hey Nat..Mmm..this Beef & Broc recipe is awesome !! I didn’t change anything just added 4-5 fresh sliced mushrooms to it.
Love fresh mushrooms and put them in all my stirfries and rice dishes. Thankyou for another yummy recipe ! Have a great week 😃
Hi Lydia! Thank you! I’m so glad you love the recipe!
Easy, quick and most importantly, delicious! I used tri-tip and subbed some powdered ginger because I was feeling lazy. Everyone loved it!!!
Sounds wonderful, Barbara! Thank you for sharing.
Tried this recipe tonight. It was amazing. I did add a small onion that I chopped and cooked with the broccoli. My husband and I thought it was better than chinese take out. Thank you for this recipe
That’s great to hear, Mary Ann! Thank you for the feedback.
Please please take down some of the ads! It is so hard to look at recipes and the website glitches, love this recipe btw, it’s on repeat for our family!
I’m so glad you’re loving this recipe, Yana! Thank you for sharing your concerns and feedback. The only way we can continue providing free recipes is by having ads on our site, so we are not able to remove those at this time. We find that most people would rather see the ads than pay to see the recipes. But we will definitely take note of your feedback and use it to improve our website.
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This is soooo good! Making it for the second time now. Love it! Looking forward to your cookbook which I have ordered! Thank you!!
Hi Joan! That’s great to hear. Thank you for sharing and I appreciate the love and support. It means so much that you would order my cookbook.
Delicious!! Substituted Beyond Steak for the beef and served over quinoa 🙌 Great recipe and will make again
I’m so glad that worked well, Sam! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
I made cauliflower rice, substituted the brown sugar with a no sugar option and served it over the cauliflower rice for a great keto meal! Kids loved it! Wish I could drop a picture here!
Hi Mark! That’s great. So glad it was a hit. You can tag me on Instagram or Facebook. #natashaskitchen
I really appreciate the nutrition facts, but what is the serving size?
Hi Samantha! At the top of the recipe card, it shows the estimated number of servings the recipe makes. The serving size in the nutrition facts is per serving. This recipe serves 4. It is computer generated so it’s difficult to have it generate the size of the servings. You’ll have to divide the total recipe into 4. I hope that helps.
Turned out really good. I used deer meat instead of beef and I wanted to add a little heat so I used red chili peppers just one or two dried ones.
Sounds good, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
My boyfriend & I both love to order Beef & Broccoli from Panda Express and when I tell you this recipe is spot on!! It is AMAZING!! Definitely will be making again!
That’s so great to hear, Caroline! I’m glad this recipe was a hit! Thank you for the feedback.
You should add white rice to the recipe on the side with sesame seeds to
Yes, that sounds delicious!
sooo good!! to the sauce i added gochugaru, mirin, and sezchuan peppercorn and i used that sauce (minus the corn starch and water) as a marinade for my beef and added the slurry later, it came out so tender!! bookmarked this recipe to use again!!
I’m so glad that you enjoyed this recipe, Mary!
Mine was lacking flavor and I added green onion,carrots and peppers I will try again, otherwiise it was good. Could it be that I was short on Sesame Oil ? I barely had half a tablespoon?????????
Feel free to add more seasoning to taste but it was just right for us and we’ve tested this recipe a lot of times. I recommend following the recipe as written to achieve excellent results. We’d like to know how it goes on your next try!
This is my family’s favorite dinner that I make at the moment. We like to double the sauce; it is incredibly delicious. I highly recommend the COSTCO Kirkland Signature Beef Loin New York (Shabu Shabu) for the beef. It is already thinly sliced, and it is delicious. Although expensive, we get four dinners out of a $50 package of beef.
Hi Jana! I’m so glad your family loved the recipe! Thank you for sharing.
Made the broccoli and beef recipe last night. Didn’t change a thing recipe-wise but I did add red peppers. One word – DELICIOUS!
So glad to hear that, Yolanda!
I am making this now and I have to say it smells like my favorite restaurant in here. I added a packet mix I found at the grocery store yesterday that’s for “beef and broccoli” but it’s basically the corn starch with some flavorings in it.
Wonderful, Nancy!
It was very good however I didn’t have fresh ginger so I had to use the powdered stuff. I really like ginger so I imagine it will be even better the next time I make it!
Yes it is better but that works well too! Thank you for your review, Max.
This was good. I will omit the sugar next time and reduce the amount of ginger to half, but other than that it was excellent. I will make again.
Thank you for sharing! I’m glad it was enjoyed. 🙂
I’ve made this twice in the last two weeks, and it’s fantastic. My husband is one of those people who doesn’t really “notice” food, but even he complimented it and requested it again. He’s still talking about it now as he does the dishes!
I served it on steamed quinoa the first time and buckwheat noodles the second time, and I added a splash of mirin to the sauce.
I’m so happy that you loved it!
Love love love this recipe! I have made it several times, thank you for sharing Natasha
You’re welcome! So glad you love it.
Tonight wilI be the second time making this dinner. It is in my weekly rotation now. I grated carrots and also sliced up onions and it was delicious. My children range from 15 to 25 and they loved it. I am going to make it with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice. I’m sure it will be delicious.
That’s wonderful, Jill! I’m glad the family loves it. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
My family of 5 loved this recipe. I doubled it. We order Beef and Broccoli from our Chinese Restaurant but now I will be making it myself much better. It was delicious all 5 of us loved it. Thank you for sharing your recipes
That’s wonderful, Jill! Thanks for sharing.
I looked for a recipe that I could use left over cooked steak. It was wonderful–a definite keeper. Liked that I saw to omit or reduce sugar. It tasted great, but trying to reduce sugar from our diet. Instead of putting it over rice, we put it on baked potato. Yum!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Donna!
Hi would dark soya sauce be ok to use ? I just realized i used the wrong one
Hi Nat! Yes, that should be fine. It is thicker and sweeter and less salty than light soy sauce so you may need to make some modifications and add salt if needed.
The proportions of the stir fry sauce is perfect! Only I like more robust flavor and more savory. 2nd time I made it, I added 1/3rd more of each ingredient but only used 1 Tablespoon of the sugar.
This time the sauce was spot on for me.
Reminder to pour off the fat from the cooked steak.
I also added onions that were sautéed with the broccoli.
Yum yum!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Benay!
Fantastic… like the idea of cooking beef then adding the prepared marinade. Thumbs up !
Thank you! 🙂
I’m always skeptical when trying recipes I find online, but the reviews don’t lie. This recipe is amaaazing!
Helo Tricia, I’m so glad that you loved this!
Can I use honey instead of brown sugar in the Beef and broccoli stir fry and can I add mushrooms and a fresh chilli 🌶️ to add some spice.
I look forward to your reply.
Many thanks
Hi Vicky, I haven’t experimented with anything else, but honey would probably be the next best thing if you wanted to omit the sugar, just add it to taste since honey is sweeter than brown sugar cup for cup. One of my readers wrote: “We omit the brown sugar from this recipe because of my wife’s diet, but she does drizzle a slight amount of honey and that works amazing.”. I bet mushrooms and chili may work. If you experiment, please let me know how you like it!
It’s wonderful to know that the recipe brought them enjoyment! Thank you very much for sharing.
This was super easy and DELICIOUS!!!
I made it with flat iron steak, as that is what I could find in my local store. I will definitely make this again.
Thanks for the superb recipe.
That’s great, Lisa! Thank you for sharing. Glad you loved the recipe.
I made this tonight for dinner and it was so good. That sauce!!! Thanks for another great recipe.
You’re welcome, Shelley! So glad you loved it.
Absolutely the BEST recipe I have come across for beef with broccoli! I have made this twice in the past two weeks. I made it the first time for my daughter when I stayed with her post child birth. Sometimes I will modify a recipe after making it the first time to adjust any ingredients, but I did not touch a thing when I made it the second time tonight. Absolutely delicious and my husband LOVED it!
Hi Andrea, happy to hear that! Thanks so much for your amazing comments and review, we appreciate it.
One bite in and my kids said it was the best Chinese food I’d ever made! Thank you for this fabulous recipe! It’s delicious and can’t wait to try you others!
Wow! What a great compliment, thanks a lot for sharing that with us.
This looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it…… probably next week! Thanks for all of your great recipes! 🙂
You’re welcome, Keith! I hope you love the recipe.
Better than takeout and easier than I thought. Even my picky toddler ate it all and asked for seconds. Definitely a keeper!
That’s wonderful! I love it when that happens and the kids love the meal. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
made this tonight – had a lot of left-over beef steak already cooked that I used – stir fried the broccoli plus added sliced onion and sliced red pepper and thinly sliced carrot – cook that to desired tenderness then threw in the sliced beef steak then the sauce and everyone loved it. Not too sweet. Said this dish was better than the original beef steak served the previous night
I’m glad you enjoyed this, Catherine.
Made this tonight for my son’s birthday dinner! Absolutely delicious….. will definitely make it again!
Hi Laura! I’m so glad it was enjoyed. Thanks for sharing. Happy Birthday to your son!
Best beef and broccoli I’ve ever made! Keeping this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
That’s wonderful! You’re very welcome. Thank you for sharing.
This was absolutely delicious! Easy to make and everyone loved it!
So glad to hear that, Andrea!
This is delicious. Better than going out. Also so easy. I followed your recipe to a T. Again thank you Natasha! Love your videos.
Thanks, Debra for following the recipe as it is and for your good review. We appreciate it!
Hello is the nutritional value with or without rice? Thanks!
Hi Suzanne, the nutrition facts are just for the beef and broccoli, the rice is not included.
Far too sweet. Had to add Moira soy sauce and also add oyster sauce to make this work for me.
Hi Kei, you can cut down on sugar on your next try.
Wow! Easy and tastes just like takeout. I cheated by starting with precut stir fry beef from the store. The whole family loved it.
Thank you for the feedback, Diane! So glad the family loved it. 🙂
I have stew meat beef. if I cut the pieces thinner, can I substitute?
Additionally, I’d like to make Asian noodles to serve with this dish. Do you have a good recipe for that?
Hi Deborah, if you cut it into thinner pieces, that may work, although it generally is tougher meat. Here’s what one of my readers wrote: “Truly delicious and so much tastier than those gross bottled sauces. Substituted honey for brown sugar and even used cheap stew beef cut super thin…still came out amazing!!!” I hope this helps.
Honestly the best beef and broccoli I’ve ever had. I didn’t have fresh ginger so I substituted ground ginger, but it still tasted great. I served it with stir fry noodles and everyone loved it. I’ll be making this regularly
That’s great, Kat! So glad you loved it and found a new one for your meal rotation.
Delicious! Made it for my family and children really loved it!
So glad to hear that, Mary! Thank you for the feedback.
I made this tonight, everyone loved it!! Thank you so much! What an easy dish to make, can’t wait to try your other recipes.
It’s my pleasure! Good to hear that it was a huge hit.
Excellent! I velveted the flank steak (makes it super tender) added red chili pepper flakes, a little honey and some chicken bouillon paste and omg so good. Tastes better than a lot of restaurants!
That’s wonderful, Lynn! Thanks so much for sharing. I’m glad you loved the recipe.
I followed the recipe to a tee and it was delcious. Perfect balance of salty and sweet. Everytime I crave Chinese I make this and it hits the spot!
I made this recipe for the first time about a month ago and it has become a weekly addition for us! My fiancé and I LOVE this dish!! I add water chestnuts and I sometimes serve it with a little sriracha for myself! Soso good and so easy, highly recommend!
Natasha- does the nutrion information provided include white rice?
Thanks!
Hi Hilarie! I’m so glad you enjoy this recipe! The nutrition facts are just for the beef and broccoli, the rice is not included.
If I have 2 pounds of beef instead 1 should I double the stir fry sauce ingredients?
Hi Brandi! Yes, you can double the recipe. Just make sure you have a pan that is large enough to handle all the ingredients or you will make a mess! 🙂
Wow! Easy and tastes just like takeout. I cheated by starting with precut stir fry beef from the store. The whole family loved it.
Hi Diane! That’s wonderful. I’m so glad it was enjoyed. 🙂
So delicious! The flavor is amazing! The whole family loved it! Thank you Natasha!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, May!
LOVE this recipe! We added carrots and celery for a little extra color and flavor. The sauce is the best ever. Thank you!
So glad you love it, Chris! Thank you for sharing.
Really delicious, I added a teaspoon of Honey, a 1/2 table spoon of ginger (because we love it) and a dash of red pepper flakes. My kids came back for seconds!
That’s great, Alishia! So glad it was a hit.
It was ok…but super salty for us. I’m not sure how to alter it. I did use low sodium soy sauce, and I followed the recipe. Sorry, but not a fan
Hi Teresa, I don’t recall getting feedback on this that it was too salty which makes me think either too much soy sauce was used or the proportions of broccoli and beef to sauce were changed without modifying the amount of sauce. Also, make sure you add sugar to the sauce which balances the sauce with sweetness.
I made this tonight and loved it ! Really simple and tasty . I also added red pepper flakes to season my broccoli.
Awesome! Great to hear that you enjoyed this recipe.
This was the easiest dish to make and tasted absolutely fabulous (as good as a Chinese restaurant)! Definitely a keeper.
Thank you, Kelly. We appreciate your review!
Excellent ! I I know how to add pictures but it turned out amazing.
I don’t* know how to add pictures is what I meant to say. A+
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Hi Melanie! I’m so glad you loved it. 🙂
Made this last evening using the exact ingredients as recipe called for. It was excellent! We loved it! Great Job Natasha!
I’m so happy to heart that, Dede! Thank you for sharing that with us!
The best! Perfect recipe, great proportions, smart instructions, wonderful taste!!!!!!
I am so happy I find this recipe here!
Thank you so much, Natashenka!
Thank you, Tati! I’m so glad you loved it.
What would be the best way to prepare this as a make ahead freezer meal? I’m making on Thursday and would love to double the recipe and freeze .
Hi Nicole! I haven’t tested freezing this so I can’t say for sure but one of my readers said it does freeze well.
You rock, Natasha. This recipe is excellent! Made exactly as you posted (except no sesame seeds 🙁 ) and it was a winner. I love all the recipes I’ve tried from your site. Can’t wait for your cookbook.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and feedback, appreciate it!
By the way, your recipe is going to Korea with my wife. We love it so much she’s making it for her family when she visits them in Korea.
Wow! That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Skip!
I have been making your recipe for a few years now but somehow I learned to add 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine to the sauce. Now, I am just looking back at your original recipe and it doesn’t call for the Chinese wine…Hum, I wonder where I came up with it???
Hi Skip! I wish I could say I inspired that, but I haven’t tried it with Shaoxing wine myself.
Tried several of your recipes Natasha and you always deliver! I made this with bragg’s liquid aminos instead of soy and it came out great! I substituted the brown sugar with half a cup of honey. And everything still came out amazing. I topped it all with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Thank you again for another wonderful dish.
Hi Agman! You’re very welcome. I’m so glad you loved it. 🙂