Name: Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c brown rice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 inch fresh ginger, grated; 1 tbsp honey; 1/4 c soy sauce; 1/2-1 tbsp sriracha; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 lb. flank steak; 1/4 c cornstarch; 2 tbsp canola oil, divided; 3 small heads broccoli, cut into florets; 1/2 lime, juice; to serve: salt and pepper, sesame seeds, scallions

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This Beef and Broccoli recipe is an easy one pan meal that is ready in under 30 minutes. It’s loaded with fresh broccoli, garlic, ginger, flank steak and delicious seasonings that makes the best stir fry!

close up of beef and broccoli recipe cooked in cast iron pan topped with sesame seeds

If you are craving takeout, give this beef and broccoli recipe a try! It’s so much better than take out, and satisfies the craving!

Variations to Beef and Broccoli:

You can add in your families favorite vegetables or whatever is on sale! Here’s a few veggies I’ve used:

snap peas
bell peppers
carrots
mushrooms
onion

close up of beef and broccoli stir fry recipe topped with white sesame seeds

What is the best cut of beef for stir fry?

To keep it budget friendly, I recommend flank steak as it’s often cheaper. However, check the mark down section in your grocers local meat department. If you can find sirloin steak, round steak or tri-tip steak marked down, those are great options as well!

Ingredients Needed for Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

ingredients for beef and broccoli recipe

brown rice – to make this recipe quicker, you can buy a bag or two of heat and serve brown rice.
garlic
ginger
honey
soy sauce
sriracha – you can sub this for hot sauce if you choose.
sesame oil
flank steak – sirloin, round and tri-tip steaks are also great choices.
cornstarch
canola oil
broccoli
lime juice
to serve: salt and pepper, sesame seeds, scallions

How To Make Beef and Broccoli

Start by cooking your brown rice as instructed on the packaging.

Next, in a small bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, hot sauce and sesame oil. This will become the sauce for your stir fry.

In a medium bowl, toss the sliced steak with the cornstarch until lightly coated.

slices of steak coated in cornstarch cooking in cast iron skillet with oil

Heat one tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. When hot, add the steak (shaking off any excess cornstarch) and cook, tossing until browned and crisp for about 3 minutes.

close up of broccoli cooking in cast iron skillet

Remove the beef from the skillet. Add the remaining tablespoon of canola oil over high heat. Next, add the broccoli and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.

overhead shot of beef and broccoli simmering in cast iron skillet

Add the sauce and the steak back into the skillet with the broccoli. Stir to coat everything until the sauce has thickened. Season with lime juice, salt and pepper.

vertical close up of beef and broccoli stir fry topped with white sesame seeds

Serve with rice, topped with sesame seeds and scallions.

Looking for more delicious dinner recipes? Try these:

Steak Fajitas – allow the family to create their own by creating a fajita bar!
Steak Fajita Salad – a twist on fajitas and salad.
Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni – easy weeknight dinner recipe!
One Pot Penne Bolognese – a classic Italian recipe.
How to Make Oven Baked Chili Dogs – great for entertaining guests.
Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta Dinner – a fabulous recipe to get out of those dinner ruts.
Italian Sausage Ravioli Casserole Recipe – super quick dinner recipe that’s equally delicious.

Yield: 4