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
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. We love this over steamy white rice.
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
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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.
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Combine all stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl, stir well to dissolve the sugar, and set aside.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Natasha Kravchuk
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I made this recipe in triplicate because we have a large family. I worried it would effect the results. But it was perfect! I was skeptical about 899 reviews at 5 stars, lol, but it is absolutely accurate. This is an amazing recipe. So delicious, everyone raved about it. I added water chestnuts because I love them but otherwise followed this recipe exactly. Best beef and broccoli ever!
Hi Margaret! That’s wonderful. Thank you for sharing that with me. I’m glad you loved it.
I would like to add that this is my go to recipe for beef broccoli . My family loves it! Thank you!
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The recipe looks great, when I can read it between all the pop up videos.
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Great recipe, however, why don’t you velvet the beef to make it more tender as Chinese cooks do? Stire frying on a hot Wok also to me is a lot faster to cook and taste great,.
Hi David, there are lots of different ways and I’m sure that works great too! Thanks for your suggestions.
This is the first time I have ever made Broccoli Beef. This recipe is very easy and tastes great!
I’m so glad you loved it, Robin! Thank you for sharing.
I’ve made this recipe several times. The 3 TB of brown sugar made the sauce a little too sweet for our taste, so I cut it back to around 2 TB. It’s a super delicious way to use up the leftover veggies in the fridge. Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Amanda! Thank you for your feedback!
I like Beef and Broccoli with the Best Sauce. I wish, I will taste this food.
I hope it becomes your new favorite!
Five stars is not enough for this recipe! The hubby said I needed to Bronze it! High praise from him. He ate two huge portions and wanted more. This is a keeper for sure.
Thank you, that’s so lovely! We appreciate the perfect review!
Thanks for the easy delicious recipe. I do batch cooking for an older lady and am always looking for delicious recipes I can cook in bigger batches that freeze/thaw/reheat well as individual portions! I made this and served over cous cous (instead of rice–as requested by the person I cook for), and packaged individual portions to freeze and have for future meals. It was delicious and was requested again by her.
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing that with us, I’m glad that you love making this recipe ahead too!
Hi,
Why there is only US Customary for this recipe? Can you please add the option to provide ingredients measurement in Metric?
Hi Andi, If you scroll down to our printable recipe card, most of our recipes have a metric conversion option on the printable recipe card. We are currently working on adding metric measurements to all of our recipes, but it is taking some time to add them one at a time. Thank you so much for being patient! In the meantime, check out our post on measuring which should help.
I have made this many times and it is always a hit. I often add some shredded carrots. It adds some nice color.
I’m glad you love the recipe, Janet! Thank you for sharing.
This dish is amazing and the sauce is delicious. It’s a go to recipe for us and when company is coming.
Wonderful to hear, Karen! Thank you for sharing.
I’m making this tonight for dinner and was wondering if I could double the sauce so there’ll be extra to put on the rice as well.
Hi! Yes, you can sure can. Many of my readers have doubled the sauce to this recipe. I hope you love it.
I can’t believe how easy and incredibly delicious this recipe is. I made it the other night and my family wants me to make it again immediately.
Hi Tara! Yes, we love this recipe! It’s so simple to make. Thank you for trying the recipe. I’m glad you loved it.
I am planning on making this tonight but I do not have fresh ginger can I substitute ground ginger and if so how much would you suggest?
Hi Michele, I haven’t tried using powdered ginger, but you can try to estimate it according to your preference. One of our readers mentioned they were going to try using 1/8 teaspoon (or maybe a little less) of ground ginger, but I don’t have an update on that outcome.
have you used ground ginger?
I just noticed I have no fresh ginger on hand to make this now.
I am going to fix this tomorrow, just wanted to print but never did see the print option, it is good that you have a lot of positive reviews but I think it is a bit much to list so many. By the look of the recipe I am sure it will be great, really wish I could have printed it.
Hi Audrey, if you click “jump to recipe” at the top of the page, it will take you to the print-friendly recipe card where there is a print button. Click that button and a print screen will open. It should print on 1 page (max 2 pages). I hope that helps!
I just made your beef & broccoli for dinner tonight. It was excellent!!!
We love this recipe too! I’m glad you tried and loved it, Donnalee.
I like your Beef and Brocolli receipe which my son and wife made. I wanted a copy, but was unable to print a copy. How can I make a copy from my computer.
Hi William, The print-friendly recipe is at the bottom of each post. Once you scroll there, click on the print icon in that recipe card which will open a print screen, then you would need to click file —> print. I hope that helps! If not, please let me know exactly what steps you are taking and where you are navigating to print our recipes.
Just made. Turned out wonderful! Balanced flavors!
Another fantastic Natasha recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Mick!
Great recipe, super easy to make and absolutely delicious!!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Francesca!
Wow! We loved this recipe – the sauce was OMG great. Quick and easy AND it’s something I can make for my “gluten-free” grandchildren. I’ll be cooking it a lot!!
Dyakuyu tobi
Hi Heather! I’m so glad you love this recipe. It’s one of our favorites, we make it often. Thanks for sharing.
I usually mess a little with recipes. Not sure why, maybe I just want to say I put my own spin on it. But I did exactly what this one said. It was fantastic. Honestly better than most restaurants have served. Totally saving this as a “go to” meal.
Yay, that’s wonderful! Great to hear that you followed the recipe and loved it!
We make this often and love it! Thanks for the great recipe.
That’s great, Patti! Glad to hear that.
Amazing! I won’t have to order takeout now! I doubled the recipe, as well as added bell peppers, onions and mushrooms. The sauce is so velvety. Boyfriend approved ❤️
Thank you for sharing, Stacy! I’m so glad it was hit!
Definitely a hit with my family! Thank you ♥️ We love all your recipes. My husband is from Moldova and absolutely love Ukrainian/Russian food and your blog helped me to create the recipes of his childhood. God bless all your beautiful family.
That’s wonderful! I’m so glad it was a hit. Thank you for sharing and I’m happy to hear you enjoy my recipes. Be blessed.
Delicious and so easy! My family loves this dish! Definitely will make again.
I’m glad it was a hit, Pamela! Thank you for sharing.
Great every time we make it! Even our toddler eats multiple servings 🙂
That’s a win! So glad you loved this recipe.
Better than a take away! This is delicious and so easy to cook. I did add about 2 teaspoons of vinegar at the end to brighten it up a bit lime juice would have been better but I didn’t have any.
Thank you for sharing, Hailey! I’m glad you loved this.
It was good but too sweet. I would decrease brown sugar by half. I added cashews for crunch. Thought about water chestnuts.
This is the best beef and broccoli recipe I have made! Thank you for sharing this incredible recipe. My whole family devoured it, even my 3 year old! I will be making this again.
Wonderful to hear, Sophia! Thank you for sharing. So glad you loved the recipe.
Made this last week when my mother in law was staying with us. She is a great cook and very particular and she LOVED the sauce in this recipe. I thought it was delicious, simple, and came together fast as a weeknight meal! Thanks for sharing!!
Wonderful to hear, Rochelle! Thank you for sharing.
Thank for sharing your recipe. Your Beef and Broccoli are the best. That was delicious 😋
So glad you loved this recipe! Thank you for sharing.
Excellent! I thought this looked too easy to be good, but it’s a keeper, I might try adding onion next time
I’m glad you loved it! Thanks for trying my recipe. 🙂
Great recipe, fast and easy. I backed off on the sugar and added a tablespoon of honey and some roasted red peppers that I had on hand to help provide the sweetness in the sauce. Will make again for sure.
Thank you for your great comments and feedback, Mark!
LOVE this recipe! I did make the mistake of NOT using low sodium soy sauce and the flavor was a little salty. If I followed the recipe exactly it would have been just perfect! Thank you! Simple and delicious!
Non worries, I’m sure your next try will be perfect!
This recipe was on point and my boy friend loved it! I added onions, red and green peppers to the broccoli saute. Came out amazing. Didn’t change a thing!
That’s so great, Lavon! I’m so happy it was a hit!
I’m gonna make this today. I’m going to incorporate some red pepper julienne I have left over for some contrast. Tomorrow Egg Rolls!🫔🧆
Sounds delicious! Enjoy.
This was a great recipe. Very easy and so tasty. I made a little extra sause. Would very highly recommend
Thank you for the review, Scott. I’m glad you loved it.
Hi Natasha, fantastic recipe as always, would it be possible to substitute brown sugar for honey ? and if so how many table spoons of honey ? thanks so much, love your site and visit it on a daily basis, cheers. Ed
Hi Ed, 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.”
Made this last night for my fam, and they were practically licking the pan. Will be adding it to the rotation.
Wow, thanks for the awesome review! We’re glad that this was a huge hit.
This recipe is superb! The taste was way better than you can imagine. In order to boost the vegetable content, I added 1 cup of multicolored chunks of sweet peppers and 1 pint of Baby Bella mushrooms in addition to the broccoli. I also added Siracha since we like it spicy but even with these additions, the sauce was still the star of the meal. it is going in my regular menu rotation for sure. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing, Lulu! So glad you loved it.
OH MY! Easy to prepare, easy to substitute some ingredients if needed, and easy to overeat because it is so good! I lessened the amount of sesame seed oil to only 2 teaspoons and ground ginger does work well if you don’t have fresh ginger. I will put in a can of diced water chestnuts next time. Thank you for another recipe to add to my Family Cookbook. (My grown sons are already arguing who will get the cookbook when I’m gone….little do they know, I have two exact ones.)
Thank you for sharing, so glad you loved this recipe!
Can I use a sugar-free sweetener in place of the light brown sugar . . like SWERVE? Also can I use Coconut Aminos in place of the Soy Sauce ?
I haven’t tested those substitutions to advise but I think the sugar substitute should be alright. Haven’t tried Coconut aminos too!
The Chinese Restrauànt we frequent. The broccoli is hard as raw broccoli Broccoli 😋 has to b a crisp tender crisp but has to be cooked! At least 1/2 done! The place I’m referring to I don’t think the broccoli has even touched the sauce with a sprinkle of raw broccoli on top! I like the idea of adding a touch more water to the broccoli just so it’s cooked but not raw!
Kathy I used frozen Broccoli and steamed it and then threw it in. Was delicious!
Thank you so so much for continuous fabulous recipes! We love this dish but was wondering if it could be frozen before or after cooking?
You’re welcome! I haven’t tested freezing this so I can’t say for sure but one of my readers said it does freeze well after cooking.
I made this recipe tonight for a family of 4 (the 2 kids are 6yo and 8yo) and it was such a hit all round that I came to leave a review. My 6yo doesn’t like rice, will usually turn up his nose at anything that has rice in it, and he ate a huge amount. I left out the sesame oil purely for taste preference, and I exchanged 1 tbsp of soy sauce (we used liquid aminos) for a tbsp of tomato ketchup, and I also added some thinly sliced carrots that I cooked in with the broccoli. It was so delicious and super easy to make!! I’ve never been disappointed with any recipes from here. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
Hello Yolanda, thank you for sharing your experience trying this recipe. Good to know that your family enjoyed it!
I tried this the first time and found the sesame oil overpowering. I reduced it to 1 Tbsp and it was perfect. I’ve even doubled the sauce and it’s perfect. This is absolutely the best beef & broccoli I’ve ever had. We don’t order it from the restaurants anymore, we make it at home.
That’s wonderful, Camille! Thank you for sharing with us. I’m glad you found a new favorite for the meal rotation!
Tries this recipe with my family. Soo delicious! Will definitely be doing this one again.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Kaitlyn!
I made this and used shaved beef because that’s all I had but still excellent
2 Tbsp of sesame oil? I made this for my family and everything was smelling delicious while mixing the sauce ingredients until I saw it wanted me to add 2 Tbsp of sesame oil. I added 1 knowing how potent sesame oil is. The only flavor I could taste was that oil. I think this recipe should have called for only 2 tsp of the stuff.
Hi Steven, that is correct and once the sauce is simmered, it mellows out and adds nice flavor notes without being over powering, but you can add it to taste if you prefer less.
Made this the other night. AWESOME!!
One of the best recipes I have ever tried.
That’s nice to know, John! Thanks for sharing.
This beef and broccoli recipe was absolutely delicious. I will make it again and again.
I rarely give reviews but this is a real winner.
Thank you, Jan! So glad you loved this recipe.
I made this last evening, just as written, with the exception of swapping sirloin for the flank, it’s what I had. It was delicious!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kathianne!
We aren’t big in beef, so I made this with chicken tonight and holy wow! This is better than take out. My family of four (with two young kids) devoured this. Next time, I’ll have to double the recipe! I can’t begin to describe how good this is! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe!
Nice to know that you love this with chicken too! Thanks for sharing that with us.
U just finished making this!!! EXCELLENT!!! I don’t like cooking at all but this was soooo easy!! My husband who is very picky LOVED IT too!! Thank you for such an awesome meal!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Marilyn! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
I made this recipe tonight but added extra fresh ginger and sriracha. Next time would add less sugar, but we loved the ease of the recipe! Definitely a keeper.
Thank you for the feedback, Debbie! I’m glad it was still enjoyed. 🙂
Hi Natasha,
Can I substitute ginger powder for. Fresh ginger?
My local grocery store doesn’t carry it.
If so, how much?
Yes, you can do this. I would add it to taste, start with a smaller amount as ginger can be very strong.
I have made this several times and my family loves it. Was wondering though if u can freeze this meal. Thanks
Thank you for the great review! I haven’t tested freezing this so I can’t say for sure but one of my readers said it does freeze well.
I made the broccoli beef last night and it was fantastic and so easy to make. My wife loved it too. Thank you.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Dean!
Hi. Is the 385 calorie mentioned for the entire dish or per person(since its mentioned its for 4 people)?
Hi Raiha! Yes, the nutrition facts are per each serving (4 servings total).
I don’t normally write reviews but we followed this step by step and holly molly it was so good! Will be saving this recipe and making it often! I honestly think this was the best beef and broccoli I’ve ever had. <3
Hi Jacki, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your comments and feedback!
This is my go to recipe! It turns out amazing every time. My boyfriend likes it saucy so I do double the sauce recipe. Natasha is amazing and I’ve haven’t tried a recipe of hers that we didn’t enjoy!!
Aaaw, that made me smile. Thanks a lot for your great comments and feedback!
Simple. Delicious. Quick. Everyone always asks for this recipe. Trying it with chicken tonight
Sounds great and I think it will be delicious with chicken too!
Hello from New Zealand. I have made this delicious beef stirfry 3 times now for my family and each time I make it my husband asks me if I have left a review yet, so here it is. This is such a delicious family meal that is restaurant quality. Simple, versatile, cost effective and healthy with a 5 star taste. Thank you Natasha x
Aaw you are both the sweetest! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience trying out this recipe. We’re so glad you loved it!
Easy ans delicious! Even without sesame oil and garlic (as I didn’t have). I also added onion and mushroom. Will definitely make it again!
So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I had been looking for the best Broccoli Beef recipe I have tried so many and all of them have always been “eh” and some just plain not tasty where all you could taste was the soy sauce and nothing else. Well after so many tries I finally found one that was absolutely delicious and will for sure cook again. I 100% recommend this recipe!!
Thank you for the wonderful review and feedback, Joanna! So glad you enjoyed this recipe.
This was so good! I used moose meat and marinated it for 2 hours with sesame oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and black pepper before frying in a wok! The rest of the recipe I followed to a T. I made this for a family get together and every last bit was gone, I will definitely be making it again for meal prep
Hi Miranda! What a great way to change it up. Thank you for sharing, I bet it was yummy! 🙂
I made this last night. It was good, but for me just did not have quite the WOW! factor described in so many of the other reviews. My picky eater said it was very good. I made the sauce exactly as printed. I added some chopped onion and red pepper to the broccoli. I don’t have the patience to stand there and fry 128 little pieces of beef and turn them over with tongs one at a time. So I bought 4 large slices of thin sliced steak and cooked two at a time in the cast iron skillet. Then I took them over to the cutting board and cut them up into a bunch of little strips. When a person orders beef and broccoli at a Chinese takeaway it is common to get 2 or 3 little over cooked florets in the whole serving. It was a treat getting a generous serving of bright green broccoli in the dish. Served over white rice. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Jimmy, thank you for sharing. I think the beef might turn out tastier the way it is written since it holds onto the sauce a little better that way. I’m so glad your picky eater approved. that’s wonderful!
I just made this for dinner with a rib steak that had been in my frig for months that I knew won’t be tasty anymore. The marinade boosted the flavor and it was a delicious meal.
I’m so glad it all worked out, Frances! That’s so great!
I just made this and I love it love it love it! Quick simple delish.
So glad you enjoyed it!
I’m so glad I found this recipe. My whole family eats it & gobbles it up. I make extra so I don’t have to cook the next day. The best part about this recipe is that the corn starch goes into the sauce instead of coating the meat! Makes it so much easier & less messy! And the tip about freezing the meat a little before cutting made such a big difference. ♡
We’re so glad that you found and tried this recipe! Thanks for the good comments and feedback.
Every time I make this dish with your recipe my wife declares that it’s better than the local Chinese Restaurant!
That’s so great! I’m happy you found a favorite on my blog!
Dude, I NEVER leave reviews. But this… this was elite, it was heaven, THE SAUCE!! THE SAUCE IS SO SO GOOD 😭 I added white mushrooms to it, they balance out the chewy beef and crunchy broccoli so well! Super good comfort food, as well as being healthy, thanks so so much for the great recipe 🙂
The addition of mushrooms sounds amazing! So glad you enjoyed this recipe.
This is absolutely the best beef and broccoli I have EVER eaten!! Easy to make (I made it exactly as the recipe said) and delicious doesn’t begin to describe this heavenly dish. If you make this don’t change a thing, it is perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I found you on Pinterest and can’t wait to try more of your creations😁
That is so great to hear! I’m so glad that you love this recipe a lot.
Thank you so much for this recipe, Natasha! I made it vegan by using broth-marinaded soy curls (seitan would work as well). It came together well and my family loved it.
Nice to know that, Alan. Thank you for sharing, I’m glad you loved it!
I have to make a double batch because my family gobbles it up. This is my MYOTO recipe. Thanks so much
That’s wonderful! So glad they enjoyed it.
I haven’t made this yet but I have been looking at a lot of recipes for beef and broccoli and I’m wondering why so many recipes call for brown sugar. I watched Ming Tsai make it and he didn’t call for any sweet ingredients. Have you or any of your viewers made it without a sweetener? If so I’m guessing you feel it’s better with it? With diabetes running in the family I like to be aware of my sugar intake and cut back whenever possible. Thanks
Hi Max, 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.”
Hi Max,
I just made a stir fry the other night and used a sauce recipe very similar to this one. The biggest difference was that it didn’t use brown sugar or any sweetener. The reviews for that recipe were were fantastic, but I found it to be underwhelming in the finished dish. So, I’m going to try this recipe and I’m betting this one will live up to my expectations. Natasha has not yet disappointed!
Hi Natasha,
I just made your beef and broccoli and everyone enjoyed it, it’s yummy. I have a question and that is …..is it healthy? I noticed there are high percentage of fats and cholesterol and I have to watch these for heart health.
Richard
Hi Richard, I usually eat everything in moderation. YOu can also check the nutrition facts in the recipe card.
Just made this and it did not disappoint! It was perfect and the cornstarch thickened the sauce just right. I added a little bit of red pepper flakes to give it a little heat and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again. I had meat for a pot roast, and just sliced it into thin cuts, and it worked great.
That’s great, Kristen. Thank you for the wonderful feedback!
My very picky teenage son who only likes processed foods tasted this and said it was a 9/10… He said if I made more food like this, he wouldn’t complain so much hahaha
Haha awesome, thanks for sharing!
Im about to make this recipe! I don’t have any brown sugar is there any substitutes I can use ??
Hi Mixtly, I haven’t experimented with anything else, but honey would probably be the next best thing, just add it to taste since honey is sweeter than brown sugar cup for cup.
I’m not usually one to come back and leave comments but this dish was DELICIOUS! A must-try!
I changed nothing other than added some onions and peppers, and it was devoured by my husband and kiddos!
I’m so happy it was a hit! thank you for your awesome feeback!
My (late) mom loved watching your videos and when I came across this while looking for a beef with broccoli recipe, it felt like she was saying hi to me so I knew I had to make it. <3 No regrets at all. I had some already cooked steak that had been a bit tough, I cut it up and let it sit in the sauce while I did the other steps, turned out AWESOME. Making it again tonight. Love how easy and tasty it is.
I’m glad you shared that with me, Hollie! I bet she’s so proud you’re making these recipes!
I have been craving Chinese food for a while and when I give in and order take out, its never what I am looking or. This was it, so darn good. I added some red pepper flake to give it some heat and I served it over noodles for dinner and than served over rice in my to-go for lunch. Both were amazing. I also added onion and bean sprouts for some extra veggie. I will be making again.
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Amanda!
Delicious! Made recipe as written and added mushrooms. My husband LOVED it! Glad I doubled the recipe so we can have leftovers. So Good!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Tonya!
soooooo good!!! I’ve been craving a simple stir fry. i added shredded carrots.
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Goes together fairly easily as long as you make the sauce ahead. Would make again. Threw in some leftover chicken, too.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Mo! I’m happy you loved it!
This is perfect! Big for me is the fact that it’s not too salty and the broccoli still has some crispness. Thank you for the recipe.
You’re very welcome! I’m happy you enjoyed it, Karen.
This turned out really delicious and it is most definitely better than takeout!! I’m a terrible cook but even I didn’t screw this up! Lol Thanks so much for this recipe!!!
You’re so welcome! Great job to you too, glad it was a success.
What can I use in place of the ginger? My boyfriend quivers at the very mention of the word?
Hi Lisa, I saw this comment shared by one of our readers “This dish is fantastic! No need to order take out! I make it exactly as written except without ginger!” I hope that helps!
you nailed it on the sauce . it is interchangeable/adaptable to other recipes, just the right balance in the ingredients, and nothing exotic needed from the kitchen stores. thanks so much. ps this comment may already be way down in the lineup.
You’re welcome, Mary! Good to know that you liked this recipe!
Yum! This was very delicious! Just like the restaurants. I used a tenderloin that I had in the freezer. Hardest part was cutting that up. I cut it frozen to get thin slices. I never leave reviews, so you know it impressed me. Yum again!
Thanks for sharing, Cindy! So glad you enjoyed it.
Delicious!! Super quick and easy and taste better than take out! Thanks so much for this recipe. Add some veggies liken corn, carrots,snap peas,peppers and even mushrooms!
You’re so welcome! Happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe a lot.
Loved this sooooo much. As others have said, the sauce is incredible 🙂
I’ve just grated ginger and garlic to freeze for future dinners and was wondering if the sauce alone can be frozen if I pre-made a batch?
Hi Lynsey, I’m so happy to hear you loved this recipe! I haven’t tested freezing this sauce so I can’t say for sure. One of my readers said it does freeze well.
So easy and so delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe – It’s the first time I’ve cooked flank steak – what a pleasant surprise!
It really is so good! Thank you for the review, Linda! 🙂
Really enjoy this recipe. My only twist on it is I use beef broth instead of water. Adds just a hint of additional flavor.
That’s a good idea too, it makes it tastier! Thanks for the review and for sharing that with us!
Wonderful recipe – I have never made this dish before and it was easy and delicious!
Thank you for the awesome feedback, Alicia!
I’ve been making beef & broccoli for years with a recipe I picked up when I lived in Australia. Now that we’re in Panama, we can’t get the meat I normally used which was flank steak. It’s not a cut available here so we use tenderloin which is inexpensive here. Can’t get tri tip either. I want to try your recipe. What do you think about using tenderloin? Our beef here is grass fed and very tender for the most part. I also add un-roasted and unsalted cashews which add a nice bit of crunch. Also mushrooms. I’m going to make your recipe tonight. Love beef & broccoli.
Hi Steve, while I haven’t tried that, I bet that could work! HEre’s what one of my readers wrote: “I had some excess frozen trimmings from a full beef tenderloin I had previously cut into steaks. I sliced thin and followed the same steps. Awesome recipe followed exactly! So good in fact I tried it again with a frozen boneless chicken breast. Same deal- slice the chicken thin before it fully thaws to easily get the thin slices.” I hope this is helpful!
You knocked this one out if the park, it was delicious. Broccoli was perfectly crispy flavour was awesome, we ate some of the rice with seaweed. We love spicy hot so put just a bit of soracha on it oh my gosh so good. Thank you
You’re welcome! Good to know that you loved this recipe a lot.
I never leave reviews, but this meal is honestly delicious, a much healthier version of Chinese takeout, and it’s very hard to mess it up. I’ve made it about 5 times and it always turns out amazing, including the first time. I always add more veggies, and here I usually add onion slices and red pepper and a pinch of cayenne. One time I used thinly sliced chicken breast instead of beef and it was amazing too. It has become one of our weekly dishes! Thank you Natasha 🙂
That’s wonderful to hear, Dee. Thank you for the review.
sauce volume needs at least to be 3X . flavor is very good. love that it is doable. ,no exotic ingredients.
Thanks for your comments and feedback!
Beef and broccoli is my favorite thing to get when ordering Chinese takeout. This recipe tastes just like the takeout version! Its delicious and so easy! I added MSG for extra flavor
Easy to make and great tasting sauce!! I add mushrooms and onions to mine, too.
Isn’t it so good?! I’m happy you loved it!
Just made this for dinner tonight and it was excellent. One thing, I used a tablespoon of cold water (out of the 1/2 cup water) to mix the corn starch into a slurry before making the sauce.
Nice! Thanks for sharing that with us, Heidi. We’re so glad you enjoyed it!
It was so good that my “not hungry” (waiting to go get fast food) 17 year old emerged from her room and asked for some, and my picky.. and doesnt like asian food husband had 2 bowls!
Awesome, happy to know that everyone enjoyed the recipe!
Super tasty and easy. I added broccoli stems for some crunch and quartered mushrooms. A little extra cracked black pepper too! Great recipe
That sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing, Emily.
I am about to make this, but I don’t have time to go to the store to buy light soy. How much regular soy sauce would you use in place of it?
Thanks!
Hi Monna, I saw that one of our readers shared this “This is one of the best recipes and my girls love it. We made it as printed the first time but settled on just 1 Tbsp sesame seed oil and 3 Tbsp ea. regular & low sodium soy sauce.” I hope that helps.
It’s the second time I did this recipe. The first time I made the sauce thinner and didn’t like it that much, the second time I doubled the sauce and it was a hit. I found myself liking the pan, so so delicious! It was also the second recipe I did from Natasha’s Kitchen, I feel so happy. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
You’re so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Best beef and broccoli recipe ever! That sauce is unreal, I was licking it off the spoon before washing dishes. An important question, when these recipes (I can’t wait to try the ramen version) say sesame oil, is it toasted sesame oil or just plain sesame oil? Thank you. This is my third dinner made by you this week and your recipes are changing my life. I feel so capable where I used to feel so intimidated by cooking. And I love how much value you out on FLAVOR and nothing being dry/bland/boring, even the more simple things!
It’s a popular recipe for good reason! I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Ekaterina!
My husband was hesitant when he saw the beef flank but he loved the meal. Even went back for more!
So much better than take out. A lot less sugar too!
Thanks for the great recipe!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Eve!
This is one of the best recipes and my girls love it. We made it as printed the first time but settled on just 1 Tbsp sesame seed oil and 3 Tbsp ea. regular & low sodium soy sauce.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Camille! I’m so happy you enjoyed that.
So yummy, I have tried so many times in the past to make this dish, your recipe makes it so easy and omg it is sooooo gooood.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, David!
Fantastic. I thought it needed red pepper and onion and those were the perfect additions. Fresh pineapple on the side with jasmine brown rice. A perfect ten!!! The sauce is dynamite.
Thanks for the perfect rating, love it!
This is my go to beef and broccoli recipe. I even shared it to my friends so they can try the recipe.
Hi Cris! So glad you enjoy this recipe. Thank you for passing it along. 🙂
This beef and broccoli was fabulous. We had some leftovers so we’re eating it again. We loved the sauce so I just made more for the leftovers! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hi Emily! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. The sauce is so good, we love it! Thank you for the feedback.
I made this for my Boss, and I gave a big plate, I told him I hope I didn’t give you much. He came back with the plate empty and told me maaaan it was too good I couldn’t stop…lol. I used chicken instead. But I’m going to make with beef at home.
Thank you for that delicious recipe.
That’s wonderful! Thank you for sharing, Rico!
This recipe is awesome. Super easy and the sauce is so very good. You could eat the sauce on an old shoe
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
I made this last week and it was delicious. My hubby said “you can make this anytime”. It’s going to become one of my “easy” dinners.
Thank you.
You’re very welcome! Thank you, I’m glad it was enjoyed.
Hello,
Should I use regular sesame oil or toasted sesame oil?
Hi Rich! We used this toasted sesame oil!
Excellent! Thank you for sharing. Even my pickey eaters liked it!
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great!
I almost want to double the sauce next time. I added one onion quartered long ways to kinda mix things up. If you use frozen steam in bag broccoli like I did, only microwave it half the time before proceeding as normal. My beef cooked off some liquid so I got rid of that before proceeding. I added a small pinch of red pepper flake. I bet some baby corn, water chestnuts, and thin sliced carrot would be good also. If you make 2 bags of broccoli and a lot of beef like me, you may want to double the sauce. It was ok, but it almost has too much sesame oil.
Thank you for sharing that with us, Edwin. That helps!
Oh my goodness this Beef Broccoli was delicious!!! The only thing I changed was using my zester instead of grating the ginger & garlic because I don’t like stringy pieces of ginger. My husband loved it as well. Thank You for such a wonderful recipe.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Stephanie! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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’m so happy you enjoyed that, Devon!
Didn’t have broccoli or beef so I used chicken and green beans . Used tamari and chopped sushi ginger. Doubled the sauce ingredients except for soy sauce. Yummm. Tastes just like the Chinese restaurant.
I’m glad the substitutions that you used worked well in this recipe! Thank you for the great feedback, we appreciate it.
Natasha,
Great recipe. I used boneless beef ribs. Added onion and doubled sauce. Family called it “restaurant grade!” First time and I have been cooking for a few years. Thank you. LOVE your web site
Wow! That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Kevin!
This recipe is great! The sauce is a win, and the instructions are easy to follow. I’m an amateur cook, and this will definitely be added to my meal rotation.
I’m so glad my recipes and blog are helpful, Alison! I hope you try more recipes soon!
Hello Natasha,
My wife doesn’t let me cook much because of some failures I made in the past. However, l still try at times because she always makes the same things. Gosh, she and my two kids LOVE your beef and broccoli recipe. Left out the sesame seeds, but that is the only difference. That sauce is amazing!! My family never comments on my food. Thank you.
I’m so happy this was a hit, Scott! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
I’m not a great cook by any means but I followed this recipe and it was amazing! I was so proud of myself and thrilled when my boyfriend said it was really good too. I’ll absolutely be following Natasha for more recipes
You should be proud! I’m so glad you love it, Celina! Thank you for your lovely review!
This was a hit with my whole family, from my 17 year old to my picky 5 year old! Doubled it and have enough for a lunch leftover and I can’t wait! This is great for a meal prep also! Thank you so much!
Hi Stacie! That is wonderful. So glad they all enjoyed this recipe. You’re very welcome.
This recipe was great! I had to modify some spices because I didn’t have fresh on hand. Cut the soy sauce back a bit because I didn’t have low sodium and it was still delicious!!! Served over cauliflower rice for a healthier option! Definitely will make this again, thanks for sharing!
Hi Les, great to hear that the substitutions that you used worked well for this recipe. Thank you for sharing that with us!
This recipe was great! I had to modify some spices because I didn’t have fresh on hand. Cut the soy sauce back a bit because I didn’t have low sodium and it was still delicious!!! Served over cauliflower rice for a healthier option! Definitely will make this again, thanks for sharing!
This looks delish. I plan on preparing today. Might cut the soy a little for myself. On a side note. I have learned how to the salt and fat from some recipes due to cardiac and weight loss need. I however would appreciate any helpful tips you might have.
Thank you
Hi Cathy, I hope you enjoy this recipe. The only recommendation I have is to cut down salt or look for sodium-free or low sodium alternatives for ingredients that the recipes ask for.
Hi Natasha! I just wanted to thank you for your amazing recipes. I have made your vegetable stir fry, creamy cauliflower soup with bacon and corn, and chicken parmesan. Tonight I’m making the salmon cakes for the first time. But your beef and broccoli recipe is my favourite! I make a few little adjustments to this one (I use 5 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp cornstarch) and it always comes out delicious. I love turning to your blog for dinner ideas and watching your YouTube videos. Looking forward to trying more recipes in the future!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my recipes, Rachelle! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
Excellent recipe! My only modification was to add carrots for color and green onions for that bit of flavor.
This sauce was one of the best of its type I’ve tried.
Thank you for sharing it.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Dan! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this very tasty recipe. It was my first attempt, and it was far superior to the B&B takeout. I added mushrooms as suggested.
It was east to prep, quick to cook, and the one pan clean up made it a winner.
Thank you for sharing. I am happy you enjoyed this recipe!
I’ve made this recipe and Natasha’s Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry recipe and loved them both! I am curious about one difference in approach between the two recipes.. The Beef Broccoli recipe instructs cook the veggies first, then the meat second. The Chicken version cooks the meat first, then the veggies second. Is there a reason for the order between beef vs chicken? Does it matter? Just curious for my learning. And thank you for showing how to use fresh ginger!
Hi Brad! I’m happy you enjoy these recipes. You’re very welcome! The beef is cut thinly, therefore, it cooks very quickly and could become tough if we reversed the method and waited for the veggies to finish.