Easy Beef and Broccoli

Skip the takeout and whip up a fast and fresh recipe for Easy Beef and Broccoli in 20 minutes or less.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT10M

Total time: PT20M

Rating

4.87 stars (1057 reviews)

beef, broccoli, garlic, ginger

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons water. Add the beef to the bowl and toss to combine.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic and ginger. Set the sauce aside. 
Heat a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil and once it is hot, add the beef and cook, stirring constantly until the beef is almost cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beef to a plate and set it aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan and once it is hot, add the broccoli florets and sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender, about 4 minutes. (See Kelly’s Notes.) 
Return the beef to the pan then add the prepared sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve with rice or noodles.

Jacqueline Williams on 2026-03-09 (5 stars):
Can I use ground ginger instead of fresh ginger? If yes, how much?
Tara on 2026-02-26 (5 stars):
This recipe made the 'make it again' list. The sauce is excellent. Steaming the veggies is a must, along with slicing the beef thin. Yum; very impressed and we will be making this again.
Cv on 2026-02-25 (3 stars):
The soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch was a bit to and dark so I added some water.
Randy Lord on 2026-02-17 (5 stars):
This is DELICIOUS! I have had trouble finding an authentic tasting Asian sauce for stir fry. This is the best!
Kathy b on 2026-02-02 (5 stars):
Easy to make and very tasty!
Leah on 2026-01-28 (5 stars):
Hello Kelly, This is one of my most favorite recipes and it’s my oldest daughter’s favorite too. I always add carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini along with the broccoli and onions. There are never any leftovers. Thank you for this recipe! I found your chicken version and will be trying it tonight.
Jennifer Scott on 2026-01-23 (5 stars):
We absolutely love this! It’s becoming a weekly thing. Super easy, very simple to make & really delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Susanne Carroll on 2026-01-19 (5 stars):
So delicious! I only used 1/4 c. Soy sauce
Susanne Carroll on 2026-01-19 (5 stars):
So delicious!
Tracy Moroziuk on 2026-01-17 (4 stars):
Easy and great recipe, I didnt use the vegetable oil, used butter instead and it was heaven in my mouth. Will be using again.