Easy Beef And Broccoli Recipe (2024)

This Easy Beef And Broccoli Recipe takes a classic take-out favorite and makes it super quick and easy to make at home. Made on one sheet pan and ready in under 30 minutes, this is a meal the whole family will love!

Why You'll Love This Easy Recipe For Beef And Broccoli

I love a good takeout fake-out! While this is NOT an authentic Chinese beef and broccoli recipe, you get the delicious flavor of your favorite take-out dish while controlling what goes into it! By the way, if you also love homemade take-out recipes, you should try my Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Shrimp Fried Rice.

And since my family loves beef with broccoli, I figured I should probably make my own variation. This was originally tested in the crockpot, but it didn't come out the way I had hoped.

So, I pulled out a sheet pan and decided to give it a shot in the oven instead! I found that the flavor was there, but it was easier to make...and still super nutritious!

But, before I get ahead of myself, here are some more reasons to love sheet pan beef and broccoli:

• Better than take-out
• Quick and easy to make
• Loaded with flavor
• Family-friendly
• Cleanup is a breeze

Ingredient Information And Substitutions:

• Beef -For this recipe I used sirloin steak, but you can also use flat iron steak. Slice it thin, against the grain.
• Broccoli - Try to make all the broccoli florets the same size so they cook evenly (about 1 ½ inches).
• Beef Broth - For added flavor — and serves as the base of the marinade.
• Sauces & Oil - You'll need soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar for your beef and broccoli marinade to round out the wet ingredients for this sauce.
• Cornstarch - Acts as a thickening agent in the marinade to give you the perfect consistency and texture.
• Seasonings - I'm using brown sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes to give you that better-than-takeout taste I keep talking about!
• Cooked Rice - For serving. Feel free to use white or brown rice.

How to Cook Beef With Broccoli On A Sheet Pan

Step 1: Mix the marinade

Add the beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes to a bowl and whisk well to combine.

Step 2: Marinate the steak and broccoli

Add the broccoli and beef slices to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly. You can bake it right away, or you can let the meat and veggies marinate for 30 minutes or so. You could also toss everything in a zipper bag and freeze for later!

Step 3: Bake

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Arrange everything in a single layer on the pan, then pour the remaining marinade on top.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the broccoli is fork tender and the beef is fully cooked. Serve over rice with extra sauce and enjoy!

Frequently asked questions

Tips For Making This Healthy Beef and Broccoli Recipe

• Slice the beef thin — I went with around ¼ inch slices. That way it cooks up quickly while still being tender. A little trick for easier slicing: place the steak in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to slicing.
• And, be sure to slice against the grain.
• Try and make the broccoli florets around the same size. I cut them so that they were around 1 ½ inch chunks. This helps them cook more evenly.
• Don't leave out the cornstarch — it helps the sauce thicken.
• Speaking of sauce, don't leave all that extra sauce that collects on the pan behind! I like to spoon it over my plate.
• Prep ahead: slice the beef, clean and cut the broccoli and mix together the sauce. Or throw it all together a freeze before cooking.
• Storage and leftovers: this lasts up to 4 days covered in the refrigerator and reheats well in a pan or in the microwave.

Make It A Meal:

Round out your dinner with these great recipes:

• Rainbow Asian Chicken Salad
• Crunchy Ramen Coleslaw
• Cabbage and Pork Meatball Soup

Other Beef Recipes to Try...

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