Beef and Broccoli (One Pan Take-Out)
This quick and easy one-pan Beef and Broccoli brings bold takeout flavor straight to your kitchen. Tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a garlicky soy-based sauce—all ready in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin thinly sliced against the grain
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch plus more for slurry if needed
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 2 tbsp neutral oil like avocado or sesame
- Optional: sesame seeds green onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss sliced beef with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Add remaining oil and broccoli to skillet. Stir-fry 4–5 minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Return beef to the skillet. Add remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Stir well.
- If sauce needs thickening, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp cold water and stir in. Cook 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Slice beef very thin for best texture
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet—work in batches
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for max flavor
- Swap oyster sauce for hoisin if needed