Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Beef and Broccoli tossed in a quick stir-fry sauce! This Chinese inspired dish is so simple, easy, and takes 20 minutes to make! It's been a favorite recipe for over a decade!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb eye of round beef steak*, (sliced very thin against the grain into strips).
- 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, (or long-grain white rice)
- 4 cups frozen broccoli florets , (or 4-5 cups fresh florets)
- 1/2 cup bottled stir-fry sauce, (soy-free)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 tbsp avocado oil, (divided)
- 2 tsp sesame oil, (divided)
- 2 Tbsp water, (for steaming broccoli)
- 1 tbsp coconut liquid Aminos
- Toppings: green onions or white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start cooking the rice, follow the package instructions or see my notes below.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 pound of thinly sliced beef pieces, 1/2 cup stir-fry sauce, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (1/4 tsp for milder beef). Toss to coat and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp avocado oil and 1 tsp sesame oil, swirl to coat and add 4 cups of broccoli florets. Stir with a wooden spoon for 1 minute.
- Carefully add 2 Tablespoons of water and 1 Tablespoon of coconut liquid Aminos. Cover the pan and steam the broccoli for 3 minutes over medium heat. Transfer to a plate.
- Wipe the pan clean (broccoli pieces can burn) and return the pan to medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 Tbsp oil and 1 tsp sesame oil. When the oil is almost smoking hot, scatter the beef over the pan. Stir when beginning to brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 2-4 minutes). Turn off the heat.
- To serve, divide the cooked rice evenly between 6 serving plates. Top with broccoli, then pile on the beef. Garnish with green onions or white sesame seeds.
Notes
More Steak options: beef tenderloin, bottom round beef steak, sirloin tender steak, top sirloin steak. I recommend any lean slab of beef (with minimal trimmings).
- For easier slicing freeze the beef for 30-45 minutes. Use a sharp knife or a Mandoline and slice against the grain into the thinnest slices possible. This dish cooks quickly, you want the meat to be cut into even pieces.
- How I made my rice in the Instant Pot: combine 2 cups of uncooked Jasmine rice, 3 cups water, 1 tsp salt, 2 Tbsp butter, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Cook on rice setting for 12 minutes. Perfect every time!
Nutrition Facts
Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
539
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
54
mg
18
%
Sodium
1594
mg
69
%
Potassium
526
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
54
g
18
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
430
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
54
mg
65
%
Calcium
68
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
