It takes minutes to prepare, and they’ll love you for preparing this: Beef and Broccoli.
There’s no major story here. One of my kids requested beef and broccoli for dinner. But to make this a useful recipe for all of you, I wanted this beef and broccoli to be one that I could mostly prep ahead, and then take little time to cook once I’m ready to serve it fresh. The ingredients are super simple too!
I used ribeye sandwich steaks, sliced into thin strips and just combined them with the marinade ingredients. I stuck this into the fridge earlier in the day. This is very good quality meat, which is really what helps make this dish really good, but technically any quick-cooking thin steaks will work with this recipe.
When it’s time to cook, just get that pan really hot and add the broccoli, then remove and cook the meat. They’ll each only take a few minutes each. Add that teriyaki and sesame oil and it’s done. And really good. A note on teriyaki sauces. I use this one by Mikee (link is just for visual purposes! Do not buy it on Amazon at this price!). It’s a thicker style of teriyaki sauce that has onion, garlic, sesame seeds and other added spices. If you’re using one of those thinner simple teriyaki sauces, like the ones made by La Choy or similar brands, you might want to also add some fresh crushed garlic as well.
Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
Meat & Marinade:
- 1½ lbs thin steaks (thinly sliced ribeye, sandwich steaks or thinly sliced pepper steaks)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
For Assembly:
- oil, for greasing
- ½ (24 ounce) bag frozen broccoli
- 3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine meat and remaining marinade ingredients. Marinate for either a few minutes (we know, we’ve been there), or up to overnight.
- Heat up a sauté pan until very hot and grease it a bit. Add broccoli, sprinkle with salt, and cook until broccoli is a little golden at the edges but still bright green. Remove from pan.
- Grease the pan again (the amount of oil you use is up to you. Unlike fried Chinese dishes, I don’t think this needs all that much). Remove meat strips from marinade and add to hot pan. Cook until cooked through and toss with teriyaki sauce and sesame oil. Add broccoli back to pan and mix to combine. Enjoy.
This looks delicious!What’s the difference between rib steak and rib eye steak?
Rib steak has the bone. Rib eye is boneless
This looks easy and delicious! My husband doesn’t eat meat; can this be made using baby chicken?
Sure, why not. Sounds like a good idea!
I’m assuming the broccoli should be defrosted? Recipe doesn’t specify.
No, doesn’t need to be thawed. The hot pan will do the job.
Can we sub the sesame oil with anything else?
Just picked up the steaks and sauce but forgot that!
Add another Tbsp of the teriyaki. The recipe will work, you’ll just be missing the extra flavor the sesame oil brings.
I don’t see anything called rib eye sandwich steak – can we get a picture of the meat raw ?
It could be called simply ribeye steaks or sandwich steaks, but really, any quickcooking boneless steak that you enjoy will work.
Hi. Just made this supper tonight for my “picky” eaters
And they loved it! Thanks!
I used pepper steak instead and skipped the teriyaki sauce and used extra soy sauce with garlic powder and onion powder. Also added ginger powder. Tasted great and even those that don’t usually like meat liked it.. Thanks for the recipe.
I made this last night and the meat got stuck to the pan. Any suggestions?
This was fantastic!! Made it with chicken cutlets, was full of flavor! Thanks u
What would u substitute for broccoli for those who dont likfe broccoli
Cauliflower, squash, baby corn. Even red pepper. You can probably change it up however you’d like!
This was delicious!!!
This dinner was delicious-both in taste and ease of prep! Thank you!
Hi!
Can this dish be forzen?
Thank you!
I make this once a week using meat or dark chicken ! It’s a winner
Was absolutely delicious and so easy!
Hi How long should the meat cook for (approximately)?
How many servings is this?
Can you make this in the crockpot?
I make it all the time the regular way but wondering if I can adapt it for when we’re away on a trip for easy prep.
I do not know, I haven’t tried it. But you can find all our slow cooker recipes over here: https://betweencarpools.com/all-recipes/?_prep=slow-cooker
So delicious and comes together in minutes! The meat was so tender
Can I use pepper steak instead
Can I use minute steaks?
How long does the meat need to cook for?
This dish was delicious. And liked by all.