Description
This One-Pan Beef & Broccoli recipe is a quick and delicious stir-fry meal that combines tender, thinly sliced beef with crisp broccoli florets in a savory-sweet sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it cooks entirely on the stovetop in a single skillet for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Beef & Broccoli
- 2 lb beef, sliced very thin
- 4 cups broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
Sauce
- 1 cup hot water
- 5 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tsp corn starch
- 3 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine pressed garlic, hot water, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, corn starch, and sesame oil. Whisk well until smooth and set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the broccoli pieces and cook until they soften, about 3-5 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add the thinly sliced beef and cook over medium heat until it turns golden brown and is cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the cooked beef in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer to activate the thickening properties of the corn starch.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet. Stir everything together to coat the beef and broccoli evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 3 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Serve: Serve the beef and broccoli hot. This dish pairs excellently with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Be sure to slice the beef very thinly to ensure quick cooking and tender bites.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar to taste.
- Adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes can introduce a subtle heat.
- Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
