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Easy and Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

This healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe is a great weeknight meal or meal prep. It’s an easy family-friendly meal!

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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

This healthy beef and broccoli recipe is an easy meal that the whole family will love.

Stir fries are great for busy weeknights when you want something healthy and fresh but also want it to be fast. But pre-cut broccoli to save yourself some prep time!

It’s made with tender strips of beef that are seared until a dark golden brown and tender crisp / crunchy broccoli. This classic Chinese-American dish is a favorite for good reason!

My family loves homemade Chinese food so an easy recipe like this is a regular in our healthy weekly meal plans.

PS don’t trust a recipe that calls for bell peppers! While they’re great in stir-fry recipes, they don’t belong in Beef and Broccoli.

overhead shot of a prepared healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe plated in two bowls with white rice with chop sticks resting on one of the bowls

Is beef and broccoli healthy?

Chinese beef and broccoli from a typical American Chinese restaurant isn’t healthy. But you can easily make a healthy version of it when you follow this recipe with simple ingredients.


Best Steak for Stir Fry

Flank Steak is my top choice for stir fry recipes. When sliced thin and against the grain, it’s so tender and almost melts in your mouth.

Other cuts of beef like skirt steak, Ribeye, sirloin steak, or flat iron steak can also be used but just be sure to really cut them into very thin slices.

I would avoid using a tough cut of beef labeled as chuck, London broil, round, shank, brisket, or shoulder.

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Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients

  • Beef Strips or Steak, thinly sliced
  • Sesame Oil
  • Fresh Broccoli Florets
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Fresh Ginger, grated
  • Garlic Cloves, minced
  • Water
  • Soy Sauce
  • Brown Sugar, packed
  • Corn Starch
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Ground Black Pepper

Feel free to reduce or omit the amount of red pepper flakes.

overhead shot of ingredients to make healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe in individual bowls

Soy Sauce Substitution

You can use coconut aminos in place of the soy sauce if you can’t have soy, however it will affect the flavor of the stir fry sauce. 

You can also use low sodium soy sauce but I prefer this recipe made with regular soy sauce.

To make paleo beef and broccoli, use coconut aminos, coconut sugar in place of brown sugar (or omit), and tapioca flour or arrowroot flour in place of the corn starch.

stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl ready to be mixed

How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Step 1. Place a large skillet (preferably with high sides) over medium heat with 1 tbsp of sesame oil. Add the slices of beef in a single layer and sauté for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the beef strips from the pan and set aside.

Step 2. Add another 1 tbsp of sesame oil to the same skillet and add the broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons water. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow to cook/steam for 3-5 minutes.

Step 3. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients and whisk well to make a sauce.

Step 4. Add the beef strips back into the skillet with the broccoli along with the sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5. Serve with rice of choice and top with sesame seeds.

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Gluten Free Beef and Broccoli

You can make this beef and broccoli gluten free with one simple swap. Just use gluten free soy sauce! My favorite is La Choy but Tamari is a great option too.


What to Serve with Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

a cooked beef and broccoli recipe in a cast iron skillet ready to serve

Meal Prep Directions

Evenly divide the cooked beef and broccoli into 4 portions and transfer to glass food storage containers (or your favorite meal prep containers). Add a serving of rice, rice noodles, or cauliflower rice to each container and top with any extra stir-fry sauce left  in the pan.

Beef broccoli stir fry will stay fresh in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

overhead shot of a beef and broccoli stir fry recipe in a cast iron skillet ready to serve

Tips for Making this Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe

  1. Use tender beef and be sure to slice it very thin.
  2. Use Chinese Broccoli in place of regular broccoli if you can find it.
  3. Use pre-cut broccoli to save time and have dinner prepped quickly!
  4. I like to use jared grated ginger. I find it in the Asian section at the grocery store. You can also sometimes find grated ginger in a tube in the produce section near the fresh herbs. Pre-minced garlic is also a great time saver!

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

healthy beef and broccoli stir fry plated in two bowls with white rice on one half of each bowl

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overhead shot of the prepared healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe plated in a small bowl with white rice. Black chop sticks with purple flowers are resting on the side of the bowl.

Healthy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

This healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe is a great weeknight meal or meal prep. It’s an easy family-friendly meal!
5 from 57 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: easy, easy dinner recipes, homemade Chinese food, skillet meals
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Sharon Lachendro

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Flank Steak or Beef Strips, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 5 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • ½ cup Water
  • cup Soy Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet (preferably with high sides) over medium heat with 1 tbsp of sesame oil. Add the slices of beef in a single layer and sauté for 5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the beef strips from the pan and set aside.
    overhead shot of sliced beef cooking in a cast iron skillet to make a healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe
  • Add another 1 tbsp of sesame oil to the same skillet and add the broccoli florets and 2 tablespoons water. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow to cook/steam for 3-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients and whisk well to make a sauce.
  • Add the beef strips back into the skillet with the broccoli along with the sauce. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    overhead shot of cooked healthy beef and broccoli in a skillet
  • Serve with rice of choice and top with sesame seeds.
    healthy beef and broccoli stir fry recipe plated in a small bowl with white rice on one side

Notes

See the post for tips and ingredient substitutions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1187mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 784IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg

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12 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    This is so delicious looking and the LC immediately caught my attention.
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  2. 5 stars
    This looks delicious. We love Chinese food, so I shall be making this soon. Thanks for sharing at Love Your Creativity. I am happy to feature your Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry. Happy Mother’s Day.

  3. 5 stars
    I mean…I pretty much know the restaurant version isn’t the best for me, so I’m glad to have this yummy recipe! What a fabulous, homemade dish! Thank you!

  4. 5 stars
    Flank steak is one of our favorite cuts! Soaks up all that flavor from the sauce and so does the broccoli. Instant hit at my house

  5. 5 stars
    I love that you made some healthy swaps here and kept this dish low-cal! Such a great alternative to takeout. My family loved it!

  6. 5 stars
    I just wanted to say thank you for such a great recipe. We love stir fries and Asian flavors. This one’s so easy for a weeknight and uses just basic ingredients. Very good!

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