One of my top requests from readers is quick recipes and I’m always happy to. This Beef and broccoli recipe it’s even faster in my popular healthy beef and broccoli the dish With all the savory flavors you know and love, it comes together in one pan and takes less than 20 minutes to make. It’s the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal!
One Pan Beef and Broccoli
I love a good stir fry recipe because they are quick, filling and super easy to make with whatever you have in the fridge. My healthy chicken and broccoli stir fry and stir-fry shrimp and broccoli They are two of my favorites and my Healthy Beef and Broccoli has been a reader favorite recipe for years. So I decided to make a beef version as well. Inspired by the classic takeout dish, it’s sweet, savory, full of flavor and super easy!
All you need is a large pan and a few minutes, and dinner is served. Serve the stir-fry over rice (use your favorite frozen brand to keep things simple) and that’s it! Even picky eaters, who always complain about vegetables, will clean the dishes!
Recipe Ingredients
This is an overview of the main ingredients in this recipe. See recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
- Beef: I like to use 90% or 93% lean beef for this recipe. It has great flavor and is also lower in fat, so you don’t have to spend time draining the meat.
- Garlic and ginger: essential to give flavor! use the frozen version of your favorite crumble to save yourself even more time.
- Red Pepper Flakes: I like to include these for a little spice. Use more or less to taste.
- Broccoli florets: You need about 4 cups of fresh broccoli florets to make this dish. I like to take pre-chopped flowers to save even more time.
- Fried Sauce: I create a simple homemade sauce by combining low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and arrowroot or cornstarch. I’ve used mine too homemade fried sauce when I have it on hand, and it tastes great!
How to stir fry beef and broccoli recipe
- Roast beef Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and season one side of the ground beef with salt and pepper. When hot, add the oil to the pan, and place the seasoned beef face down. Burn on one side. Then flip, shred the meat and stir in the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Transfer the cooked beef from the pan.
- Make the stir-fry sauce. While the meat is cooking, whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Cook the broccoli. Add the broccoli to the pan along with the water, and cook until the broccoli is bright green and slightly tender.
- combine Add the ground beef to the pan, followed by the stir-fry sauce. Stir to combine, and cook to thicken the sauce slightly. Enjoy the heat!
My favorite ways to serve it
I always serve beef and broccoli over steamed rice, brown rice or cauliflower rice, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds. It’s also delicious with noodles or fried rice if you prefer.
How to save
Store leftover beef and broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can do it too freeze leftovers for 2-3 months!
To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then heat the leftovers in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave for 30 seconds.
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I hope you give me this Beef and broccoli recipe a test! It’s quick, easy and full of savory flavor. If you try this recipe, let me know!Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can do it too take a picture and tag it @healthy good Instagram. I absolutely love seeing what you are up to!
Description
One of my top requests from readers is quick recipes and I’m always happy to. This Beef and broccoli The recipe is even faster in my popular recipe healthy beef and broccoli the dish With all the savory flavors you know and love, it comes together in one pan and takes less than 20 minutes to make. It’s the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal!
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 the pound lean beef (7/93)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 the glasses broccoli florets
- 1/3 the cup the water
- 1/4 the cup green onion
- Sesame seeds, to decorate
Fried sauce
- 1/2 the cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 spoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season one side of the beef with salt and pepper.
- Cook the meat: When the pan is hot, add the oil, then flip the seasoned side of the beef into the pan. Sear the meat for 5-6 minutes on one side and then flip and break up the meat. Add the garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes to the beef while it continues to cook. When the beef on the bottom is no longer pink, remove it from the pan.
- While the beef is cooking, make the stir-fry sauce. Add the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and arrowroot starch to a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
- After removing the beef from the pan, add the broccoli florets and ⅓ cup water. Cook until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender, but still crunchy; About 4-5 minutes depending on the size of the broccoli florets.
- Add all the ground beef and juices to the pan, then add the stir-fry sauce. Give everything a stir to combine the beef, broccoli and sauce and cook for one more minute. The sauce should thicken slightly as it heats up.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sliced green onions. Garnish with sesame seeds and then serve the stir-fry immediately with steamed rice.
Photo: Sasha Hooper
