Homemade Beef and Broccoli – Fit Foodie Finds

Make beef and broccoli in your own kitchen with tender pieces of flank steak, sautéed broccoli and a delicious dark sauce.

Best beef and broccoli recipe

Beef and Broccoli is hands down my favorite takeout recipe. I’ve been trying to recreate this Chinese-American dish for ages and I think we’ve perfected it!

Inspired by the classic takeout dish, our Beef and Broccoli recipe is made with super tender beef, a simple dark sauce and fresh broccoli. The sauce is sweetened with honey and made with beef broth, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.

How do beef and broccoli taste?

Beef and Broccoli is a hearty dish with flavors of soy, garlic and hints of sweetness.

What’s in Beef and Broccoli?

• beef: Beef and broccoli is made from thin slices of beef. We use flank steak.
• broccoli: We always recommend using fresh broccoli to avoid mushy end results.
• sauce: Beef Broccoli Sauce is made with beef broth and soy sauce, but uses other ingredients like honey, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and ginger.

What Kind of Beef Do You Need for Beef and Broccoli?

We recommend using flank steak for beef and broccoli because it’s inexpensive and easy to tenderize. Other cuts of beef that work are:

What is beef and broccoli sauce made of?

Beef Broccoli Sauce is made primarily from beef broth and soy sauce. You will also need freshly grated ginger, garlic, honey, chili garlic sauce, water and cornstarch.

How do you tenderize beef?

The best way to tenderize beef for beef and broccoli stir fry is with a meat tenderizer. Mash the flake until it is about 1/2 inch thick. This tenderizes the tendons in the beef, making it easier to chew and digest.

Is Beef and Broccoli Healthy?

Beef and broccoli are high in protein and prepared with a hefty helping of veggies. You can make the sauce healthier by using a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup instead of sugar.

add-ins

There are many add-in possibilities for this recipe. Add any of the following vegetables for more color and nutrients:

• paprika
• Onion
• Mushrooms
• cauliflower

serving suggestions

storage

If you have leftover beef and broccoli skillet, let cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days.

To warm up: Heat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds.