Easy Broccoli Beef
Learn how to make this easy broccoli beef at home! This recipe is loaded with tender pieces of beef, soft broccoli and noodles tossed in a sweet sauce that is not only delicious but done in less than 30 minutes.
Easy Broccoli Beef Recipe
I know there are lots of different recipes on the internet for broccoli beef but if you’re looking for a simple, easy and delicious broccoli beef recipe, THIS is the recipe you want to use. Just the sauce alone will have you wanting to lick your bowl clean.
I used to also use a special Thai rice noodle, but one night I went to make this recipe, and I realized I had none. So, in my desperation, I grabbed a few bags of Ramen noodles and threw them in. And you know what? We loved it even more than the regular noodles! This recipe truly is the best not only because it’s delicious, but because it has simple ingredients.
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What Ingredients Are in Easy Broccoli Beef?
- Sirloin Steak – Sirloin steak is a great lean steak that is perfect for this broccoli and beef recipe.
- Ramen Noodles – Simple Ramen noodles are the star noodle of the show here. I like to keep things simple.
- Broccoli – I have found that using fresh broccoli for this recipe is best.
- Minced Garlic – Asian or Mongolian recipes have lots of flavor that I love. Garlic is a major flavor in these recipes, so I made sure to add in some minced garlic.
- Ginger Paste – I don’t use a whole lot of ginger in my everyday cooking, so I buy this ginger paste and store it in the freezer. Anytime that I need ginger for my recipes, I just pull this out, use the amount I need, and then pop it back in the freezer.
- Olive Oil – I use olive oil to fry up the steak.
- Sesame Oil – Sesame oil is also very popular in Asian and Mongolian recipes. It is made from sesame seed and has a very distinct flavor.
- Pepper
- Beef Broth – Beef broth is the base of the sauce.
- Soy Sauce – Soy sauce add flavor and depth to the sauce.
- Brown Sugar – To combat the tang of the soy sauce and add a little sweetness, I like to add a little brown sugar to the sauce.
Tools You’ll Need
- Large Frying Pan or Deep Saute Pan
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Liquid Measuring Cup
- Tongs
- Kitchen Shears
- Heat Resistant Whisk
Recipe for Easy Broccoli Beef
- Using kitchen shears, cut broccoli florets into small pieces. Set aside.
- Slice steak into small bite sized pieces or strips cutting against the grain. Salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet or frying pan. Once the oil is very hot, transfer steak to skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the same frying pan, heat 3-4 tablespoons olive oil and transfer broccoli to frying pan.
- Sauté broccoli for a few minutes, then add in water, beef broth, seasonings, brown sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend and broccoli to soften.
- Add in Ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets) and cover. Cook for 3-5 minutes until noodles are soft.
- When noodles are soft, add in steak and stir until steak is well incorporated.
- Next, mix together water and cornstarch to create a slurry and add to broccoli beef.
- Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and serve.
- Enjoy!
Storage
Just like leftover Chinese, this easy broccoli beef is perfect for leftovers! Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and just reheat in the microwave.
Gluten Free Easy Broccoli Beef
Let’s talk gluten free here! This recipe can easily be adapted to make it gluten free. I have not yet found some gluten free ramen noodles that I like, so I use the Thai rice noodles and prepare them according to the package instructions. I then will add them to the recipe.
You do also need to check your soy sauce. Soy sauce contains wheat which contains gluten, therefore, you would need to find a gluten-free soy sauce. This would make this recipe completely gluten free! Below is the link to a gluten free soy sauce that I use frequently.
Kikkoman Gluten Free Soy Sauce
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Easy Broccoli Beef
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sirloin steak
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh)
- 2 packages Ramen noodles
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 14.5 oz. beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Using kitchen shears, cut broccoli florets into small pieces. Set aside.
- Slice steak into small bite sized pieces or strips cutting against the grain. Salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet or frying pan.
- Once the oil is very hot, transfer steak to skillet and sear for 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 1-2 minutes until steak is cooked to liking.
- Remove from heat and set aside. In the same frying pan, heat 3-4 tablespoons olive oil and transfer broccoli to frying pan.
- Sauté broccoli for a few minutes, then add in water, beef broth, seasonings, brown sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend and broccoli to soften.
- Add in Ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets) and cover. Cook for 3-5 minutes until noodles are soft.
- When noodles are soft, add in steak and stir until steak is well incorporated.
- Next, mix together water and cornstarch to create a slurry and add to broccoli beef.
- Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and serve.
- Enjoy!
