Description
Quick, flavorful, and healthier than takeout—this Honey Garlic Beef and Broccoli is packed with tender beef slices, crisp broccoli florets, and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water to create the sauce. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced beef and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir in broccoli florets and cook for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the skillet and pour the sauce over everything.
- Stir well to coat beef and broccoli, cooking for 2-3 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Beef Tip: For easier slicing, freeze the beef for 15-20 minutes before cutting.
- Vegetable Variations: Swap broccoli with snap peas, bell peppers, or bok choy.
- Sauce Sweetness: Adjust the amount of honey based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired