Beef and Broccoli

The Beef and Broccoli recipe is delicious rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. It’s an easy, inexpensive and healthy way to prepare the classic take-out Chinese dish.

Last updated October 20, 2022

Better than takeout beef and Broccoli!

The combination of broccoli and beef is well-known Chinese take-away dish and it’s not without reason. Freshness and freshness in the veggies and the meat’s richness, coated in a delicious sauce, creates an incredibly delicious dish.

It’s even more delicious when you cook it at your home. It tastes more fresh, is healthy and can save you money over the takeaway version. Stir-fry is a common meal on the week in our household because it’s a healthy, restaurant-quality meal that requires less than 30 minutes to prepare.

What You’ll Be Needing

Here are the essential ingredients needed to cook beef and broccoli at home. Look over the recipe page at the bottom to find the exact amounts. This includes refined sugar-free, gluten-free paleo, low-carb, paleo Whole30, keto and keto alternatives.

To make the stir-fry

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  Sirloin or flank steak
  
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  Heating oil
  
• water: This is to blanche the broccoli.
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  Garlic
  
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  Fresh ginger
  
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  Broccoli
  
• CornstarchYou could use tapioca or arrowroot starch as an all-corn, low-carb keto, paleo or keto-based version.
• Soy sauce with low sodium:You can substitute with coconut aminos or gluten-free Tamari.
• Soya sauce dark: This is mainly used to add coloring. You can remove it or substitute cocoa aminos and gluten-free Tamari.
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  Sesame oil toasted
  
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  Black pepper
  

The Sauce

• Oyster sauceYou could also substitute with a vegetarian oyster sauce. Use this brand to make an Vegan, Keto, Whole30 and Paleo Oyster Sauce.
• Soy sauce with low sodium:You can substitute with coconut aminos or gluten-free Tamari.
• Dark Soy Sauce: This is mainly used to add coloring. It is possible to leave it out or substitute it with the coconut aminos, or gluten free Tamari.
• The sugar is called granulated. It is possible to substitute honey for it in the event that you would prefer.
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  Sesame oil toasted
  
• Mirin There is the option to substitute with an Chinese cook wine. You can leave it out for Whole30/paleo.
• CornstarchYou could use tapioca or arrowroot starch to make corn-free, low-carb Whole30, paleo version. You can use 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum to make keto.
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  Salt
  
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  Black pepper
  
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  Chicken broth that is sodium-free
  

What’s the purpose of Blanching the Broccoli Do?

Blanching refers to short-term cooking of an ingredient in boiling water prior to adding it to the pan. In this particular dish, the blanching allows the broccoli to cook without drying or withering it out. Then, you can cook it in the skillet however, you won’t need cook it for the same amount of time before it’s cooked. Blanching is also a way to make the colors pop in green vegetables. Therefore, your broccoli and beef will appear prettier when the broccoli is blanched.

How to make Beef and Broccoli

The fun part is here! Let’s start cooking this delicious dish.

• The beef should be marinated. Mix together low-sodium soy sauce, dark sauce and toasted sesame oil. Add pepper, and cornstarch. The beef is cut into slices and then add it to the mix. Allow it to sit for at the minimum 10 minutes.
• The broccoli should be blanched. Bring the water to the point of boiling. Cook the broccoli for 30 second, after which wash and drain using cold water.

• Create the dish. Combine oyster sauce low-sodium soy sauce the dark sauce soy, broth of chicken mirin and toasted sesame oil. Add cornstarch, sugar, salt, black pepper and mix.
• The beef should be cooked. Heat a non-stick pan or wok on high heat and then add the oil. Once the oil has reached a temperature of smoking it is time to add the meat in one layer. Add the garlic to cook till the beef is not pink anymore.
• The stir-fry is now ready to be served. Add the sauce then stir it until it thickens, around 30 seconds. Add the broccoli and toss until the veggies and beef are coated in sauce. Add salt and pepper as required.
• Serve. Add any garnishes you’d like (I love sesame seeds as well as green onions) and serve the broccoli and beef over noodles or rice.

Tips to be Successful

Here are some tips and suggestions to ensure that your broccoli and beef turn out perfect.

• The pan should be extremely warm. You’ll want to activate your fan when you cook this. Cook the pan over high heat until it’s hot. Then you can add oil, and beef. This will guarantee that you’ll have a nice crust on the meat that will give flavor and texture to the dish.
• Cut the beef into thin slices. It’s very important to cut the steak to thin strips. Thinly-sliced steaks are more tender, particularly with this stir-fry technique.
• Slice the meat in half across to the grain. You always want to cut your steak across the grain, however this is particularly important for cuts that are lean such as sirloin or flank steak. Cutting the beef across the grain helps keep it from becoming chewy.

What Should You Serve Beef and Broccoli with?

Serve this takeaway dish on a bed rice, and you’ll be able to have an excellent dinner. If you’d like additional recipes, here are a few recipes that are great with broccoli and beef.

How to store and refrigerate Beef and Broccoli

It is possible to store this dish inside an airtight container that is sealed in the fridge until 4 to 5 days. Reheat it in your microwave oven or stovetop. You can also keep your recipe airtight that can be stored in the freezer that can be used for 3 to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator prior to heating.