One Pan Easy Beef & Broccoli
This One Pan Easy Beef & Broccoli recipe is your weeknight dinner hero. It’s bold, savory, and comes together fast with tender flank steak and crisp broccoli in a rich, garlicky stir-fry sauce. No need to order takeout when this homemade version is ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it over rice or noodles and dinner is done.
Before You Get Started
• Slice the flank steak thinly across the grain to keep it tender
• Cut the broccoli florets small so they cook quickly
• Make sure your pan is hot before adding the meat
• Prep the sauce ahead of time for a smooth finish
• Have rice or noodles cooked and ready if you’re serving it as a full meal
What You Need To Make One Pan Easy Beef & Broccoli
You’ll need flank steak, broccoli florets, and a simple marinade with soy sauce and cornstarch. The sauce comes together with pantry staples like hoisin, garlic, and sesame oil. You can find the full ingredient list and measurements in the recipe card below.
How To Make One Pan Easy Beef & Broccoli
1
Slice the flank steak thinly. Add it to a bowl with soy sauce, avocado oil, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside to marinate.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, beef stock, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and cornstarch for the stir-fry sauce.
3
Heat avocado oil in a large pan over high heat. Add the beef and sear it until it’s nearly cooked through.
4
Add the chopped broccoli florets just before the beef is done. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the broccoli starts to soften.
5
Pour in the sauce and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
Commonly Asked Questions
What cut of beef is best for stir-fry?
Flank steak works great because it cooks quickly and stays tender when sliced thin against the grain.
Can I use frozen broccoli?
Yes, just thaw and pat it dry first to avoid watering down the sauce.
How can I make this gluten-free?
Use tamari in place of soy sauce and make sure your hoisin sauce is labeled gluten-free.
One Pan Easy Beef & Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Beef:
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup beef stock
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Vegetables:
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef, soy sauce, avocado oil, and cornstarch. Toss to coat and set aside to marinate.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beef and cook for about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mostly browned.
- Add the broccoli florets to the pan. Stir and cook for another 2–3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Stir the sauce again and add it to the pan. Let everything simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is fully cooked.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
