Easy Beef and Broccoli

4.89 from 43 votes

This easy Beef and Broccoli recipe is made on the stovetop and is done in under 30 minutes. Your family will love this simple and easy recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time13

Total Time23

Servings: servings

Calories: 364kcal

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound flat iron steak sliced thin, read here why we use flat iron. See note 1 (453.6 grams)
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce see note 2 (118.3 ml)
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 - 2 teaspoons chili paste (we normally buy this) see note 3
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1 head of broccoli cut into florets approximately 4 cups

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Remove it from the pan.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound flat iron steak
While the beef is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, water, corn starch, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chili paste, and red pepper flakes.
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 1 - 2 teaspoons chili paste, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/3 cup water
Add the broccoli and sauté until tender, about 4 minutes. Add more oil as needed so the broccoli does not burn.
1 head of broccoli cut into florets
Return the meat to the pan, and stir in the sauce. Cook until the sauce has thickened, about three minutes. Serve with rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb option.

If you are unable to find flat iron steak, sirloin steak would be a great replacement. As a last resort, you could also use skirt steak or flank steak.
If you don't have low sodium soy sauce on hand, use 1/3 cup soy sauce and the rest water to make 1/2 cup total liquid.
If you like your dishes spicy, make sure to add two teaspoons of chili paste. Just 1 teaspoon will give it just a small, nice little kick.
Please note that the nutritional information does not include the rice.