Easy Beef And Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons corn starch
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes)
(optional
- 1 pound sirloin steak
), sliced thin into 1/4 inch thick slices against the grain (you can also use a flat iron steak
- 3 cups broccoli florets
cut to 2 inch pieces), cut to 2 inch pieces
- Cooked rice for serving
Directions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger, corn starch and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- 2
Toss with steak slices and broccoli until everything is evenly coated. If freezing, place in zipper freezer bag and freeze. Thaw when ready to cook.
- 3
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- 4
Line a sheet pan with a large piece of parchment (I like mine to come up over all sides) or foil.
- 5
Spread beef and broccoli into a single layer on the pan and pour all remaining marinade over the beef and broccoli.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes until broccoli is fork tender, beef is cooked and sauce has slightly thickened. Serve immediately over rice and spoon sauce over as well.
Easy Beef And Broccoli Recipe
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About this Recipe
Craving that savory, sweet, and perfectly tender Beef and Broccoli you love from your favorite takeout spot, but want to make it at home without the fuss? This Easy Beef And Broccoli recipe brings all those classic flavors right to your kitchen, making a beloved dish incredibly quick and accessible for any home cook.
The genius of this recipe lies in its ingenious simplicity and speed, transforming a takeout favorite into an effortless home-cooked meal. By utilizing a one sheet pan cooking method, you achieve perfectly cooked, succulent beef and crisp-tender broccoli with minimal cleanup. This smart technique ensures everything cooks evenly and quickly, preventing overcooked vegetables and tough meat, truly making it a weeknight champion.
Prepare for a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. You'll find thinly sliced sirloin steak, cooked to tender perfection, generously coated in a rich, glossy sauce. This savory sauce bursts with the umami of soy sauce and the distinctive sweetness and depth of hoisin sauce, beautifully balanced by a touch of brown sugar and aromatic notes of garlic powder and ground ginger. The vibrant green broccoli florets offer a crucial fresh, slightly crisp contrast, readily absorbing all that irresistible sauce. This is a comforting, satisfying meal that truly feels like a treat, yet comes together effortlessly, promising a delicious and hassle-free family dinner everyone will love.
This versatile recipe welcomes slight adjustments to suit your pantry or palate. While sirloin steak is an excellent choice, you can easily substitute it with a flat iron steak, ensuring it's always sliced thin against the grain for maximum tenderness. For those who enjoy a little heat, the crushed red pepper flakes are an optional addition; feel free to omit them entirely for a milder dish or increase them for a bolder kick. Remember, serving this delightful beef and broccoli over a fluffy bed of cooked rice is essential to soak up every last drop of the incredible sauce.
This Easy Beef And Broccoli recipe is the ideal solution for busy evenings when you need a flavorful, hearty meal that's both quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying. It's a comforting classic that shines as a standalone main course, perfectly complemented by simple steamed rice.