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A cast iron skillet filled with beef and broccoli in sauce, topped with sesame seeds. A green cloth and a pair of wooden chopsticks are beside the skillet on a light-colored surface.
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5 from 9 votes

Easy Sticky Beef and Broccoli Recipe

This easy beef and broccoli is saucy, savory, and packed with tender beef and crisp broccoli. It comes together quickly and tastes even better than takeout!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef and broccoli, easy beef and broccoli, easy beef and broccoli recipe
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Beef Marinade

  • 1 lb flank or skirt steak thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying the beef
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Sauce

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp chilli oil or hot sauce of choice
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Broccoli

  • 3 cups broccoli chopped
  • 2 cups water for steaming
  • sesame seeds optional to garnish

Instructions

  • Cut the steak into bite-size pieces and place it in a medium bowl. Add all of the marinade ingredients and toss until the beef is evenly coated. Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
    Note: Do not add the olive oil to the marinade—it is reserved for frying.
  • Combine all of your sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well.
  • Add the chopped broccoli and water to a large frying pan. Cover and steam over medium heat for 2–4 minutes.
    Note: For crisp-tender broccoli, steam for about 2 minutes. Steam longer if you prefer it softer.
  • Remove the steamed broccoli from the frying pan and set aside. Carefully discard any remaining water, then thoroughly dry the pan before continuing.
  • Add your olive oil to the pan and set to medium high heat. Fry your beef on each side for one to two minutes, just until it begins to brown.
  • Add the sauce to the beef and stir until evenly coated. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  • Add your broccoli and give it one last mix.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with rice or your preferred side.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1528mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
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