Beef and Broccoli

This mouth-watering healthy Beef and Broccoli recipe is loaded with so much incredible flavor. It’s a quick and easy one-dish meal that’s sure to be a family favorite!

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When you’re looking for a quick and easy, yet hearty and satisfying meal, it just doesn’t get any better than beef and broccoli stir fry.

Thinly sliced marinated strips of steak are sautéed until they have gorgeous color, then added to a homemade sugar free stir-fry sauce that would rival any Chinese take-out.

Broccoli is added for a bright pop of color as well as a ton of nutrients, making this a healthy and delicious meal served in just 20 minutes!

Beef and Broccoli over cauliflower rice in white bowl

One of the great things about this recipe is that because it includes your meat and veggie all in one pan, you can serve this dish just as or over a bed of low carb cauliflower rice.

What’s in Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

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How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

In a small mixing bowl, add in the liquid aminos, beef broth, sugar-free honey, toasted sesame oil and Sriracha, then whisk to combine and set aside.

Beef and Broccoli sauce in glass bowl with whisk

Tip: Place the steak in the freezer for 10-15 minutes first, then it will be easier to get nice thin slices.

flank steak on white cutting board being sliced thinly with knife

Slice the flank steak into thin slices, going against the grain.

Tip: Cutting steak against the grain makes it much more tender and not chewy.

thinly sliced beef in white bowl with light marinade

Add the slices to a shallow bowl and drizzle in 1/4 of the sauce mixture.  Toss to evenly coat the meat, and allow to marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.

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Wash, dry and cut the broccoli into bite size florets, then place them into a microwave safe bowl and steam for 4-5 minutes.  Alternatively, you can boil it, making sure the broccoli is well drained.

Tip: Keep in mind that you want to cook the broccoli just until it’s slightly tender but not mushy so that it holds together when you add it to other ingredients.

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Heat a large skillet to medium-high, add in the olive oil and sauté the steak for about 2 minutes.  Remove the steak and set it aside. 

Tip: Since the steak will finish cooking in the sauce, be sure not to cook it too long at this step or it could become tough.

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Add in the garlic and ginger, sauté for about 15 seconds, then add in sauce mixture.

Beef and Broccoli sauce in skillet

Cook for a 1-2 minutes or until thickened, then add the (optional) red pepper flakes, beef and broccoli in the skillet and toss. 

Beef and Broccoli being cooked in skillet

Continue cooking just until heated through.

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Pour over cauliflower rice and serve with the (optional) sesame seeds on top.

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If Beef and Broccoli Healthy?

The beef and broccoli part of the recipe is super healthy. Afterall, broccoli is a nutrient powerhouse for vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. And steak is always a great source of protein.

But unfortunately, most traditional beef and broccoli recipes use brown sugar or regular honey to give the sauce that stickiness and hint of sweetness you taste. All that added sugar isn’t healthy and out of question for low carb or Keto diets.

But there’s great news! Classic beef and broccoli recipe gets a low carb and healthy makeover by using a delicious honey substitute. It truly is perfect in this marinade recipe and so many other tasty recipes that typically call for honey. I used in is this Honey Mustard Sauce that has gotten rave reviews.

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How Many Carbs Are in Beef and Broccoli?

For a hearty size portion of this beef and broccoli there are only 5 net carbs, most of which come from carbs that are naturally found in broccoli.

Beef and Broccoli over cauliflower rice in white bowl

Is Soy Sauce Keto Friendly?

Soy sauce doesn’t have very many carbs and little to no sugar, so some people add it to their list of Keto-friendly condiments. But if you’re following a Keto diet for inflammation, you’ll want to avoid any soy products.

That’s why I use liquid aminos in most of my Keto recipes. If you rather use soy sauce or coconut aminos, you certainly can at a 1:1 ratio.

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Flank Steak FAQs

What Cut of Meat is Used for Beef and Broccoli?

Flank steak is the best choice for making beef and broccoli because it really absorbs and soaks up all those wonderful flavors in the marinade. Plus, it’s a more budget-friendly cut of beef than others.

If you can’t find flank steak, you can use sirloin, skirt steak of even chuck roast.

How Do You Cook Broccoli Beef?

You want a quick sear on the beef, so searing them over a medium-high temp is best. Another key to cooking the best beef and broccoli is not to cook everything too long on the front end, because once the beef and the broccoli have been added back to the sauce, it will continue to cook.

Should I Cut the Steak Before or After Cooking?

I always recommend slicing it up first. The reason you want to cut the steak before cooking is, you want the marinade to really coat all sides of the slices of the steak. That’s the key to giving the beef the incredible flavor you’d expect from a really good stir-fry recipe.

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Beef and Broccoli

This mouth-watering healthy Beef and Broccoli recipe is loaded with so much incredible flavor. It's a quick and easy one-dish meal that's sure to be a family favorite!
4.67 from 6 votes
Author: Julianne
Servings 4
PREP 10 minutes
COOK 8 minutes
TOTAL 18 minutes

Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • Take the flank steak and place it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes, while you prepare the other ingredients. This will make it easier to cut the steak into nice thin slices.
  • In a small mixing bowl, add in the liquid aminos, beef broth, sugar-free honey, toasted sesame oil and Sriracha, then whisk to combine and set aside.
  • Slice the flank steak into thin slices, going against the grain.
  • Add the slices to a shallow bowl and drizzle in 1/4 of the sauce mixture. Toss to evenly coat the meat, and allow to marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
  • Wash, dry and cut the broccoli into bite size florets, then place in a microwave safe bowl and steam for 4-5 minutes. Alternatively, you can boil it, making sure the broccoli is well drained.
  • Heat a large skillet to medium, add in the olive oil and sauté the steak for about 2 minutes. Remove the steak and set it aside. Add in the garlic and ginger, sauté for about 15 seconds, then add in sauce mixture.
  • Cook for a 1-2 minutes or until thickened slightly, then add the (optional) red pepper flakes, beef and broccoli in the skillet and toss. Continue cooking just until heated through.
  • Pour over cauliflower rice and serve with the (optional) sesame seeds on top.

Recipe Notes

If you don’t have flank steak, you can use just about any steak you like.  Just be sure to slice it thinly and against the grain so that it will be nice and tender.

*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Calories 264kcal
Nutrition Facts
Beef and Broccoli
Amount per Serving
Calories
264
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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12 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Delicious!!!! The only thing I did different was cook it in the crock pot. Turned out perfect. The sugar free honey is a great discovery too. Thanks for the recipe

    1. I am so glad you enjoyed it. I love that sugar free honey and have many recipes that use it now. Be sure to check them out! 😊

    1. The measurements are listed in the recipe card, along with the instructions on how to make it.

  2. 4 stars
    Delicious sauce used pre cooked beef so quite speedy to make .Personally I prefer my broccoli a bit firmer , so will stir fry them next time.

    1. It’s just a matter of personal preference, really. Some like it more firm, some like it softer.

  3. 4 stars
    Hello! We had this for dinner last night and it was really good. I couldn’t seem to get the sauce to thicken. Any tips for that part?

    Thanks!
    Scotti

    1. The sauce is not supposed to be super thick like some recipes, but it should coat the beef and broccoli really well. If you want it to be a little thicker, you can add just a touch of xanthan gum to the sauce…but just a touch. A tiny bit goes a long way.

      1. What would happen if you left the sugar free honey out? I was hoping to make this but I have none.

      2. You can leave it out, but the sugar free honey thickens and slightly sweetens the sauce like traditional beef and broccoli.