Best 8 Easy Beef Broccoli Stir Fry For Two Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Making an easy beef broccoli stir fry for two is a quick and delicious meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It's a great option for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The combination of tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful sauce makes this dish a winner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can have a restaurant-quality stir fry at home in no time.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry image

My family often requests this tasty beef and broccoli stir fry. It's great because it combines tender beef and nutritious vegetables in one dish. We enjoy this broccoli beef recipe year-round but especially in summer, when I grow my own broccoli and onions. Plus, it doesn't heat up the kitchen. -Ruth Stahl, Shepherd, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup water, divided
1 pound boneless beef top round steak, cut into thin 2-inch strips
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Mix garlic powder and 2 tablespoons each cornstarch and water; toss with beef. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and the remaining cornstarch and water until smooth., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry beef until browned, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, stir-fry broccoli and onion in remaining oil over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir soy sauce mixture; add to pan. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Return beef to pan; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

THE BEST EASY BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY



The Best Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry image

I clipped this recipe from Taste of Home magazine several years ago and have found it to be the best-tasting easy beef and broccoli stir-fry. It is credited to Ruth Stahl. I often use charcoal chuck steak, which is very tender and lean. I also like that it doesn't call for any unusual ingredients.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1/2 cup water, plus
2 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 cups broccoli florets
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
hot cooked rice, for serving
toasted sesame seeds, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and garlic powder until smooth.
  • Add beef and toss.
  • In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, stir-fry beef in 1 tablespoon oil until beef reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm.
  • Stir-fry onion in remaining oil for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp. Return beef to pan.
  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup water until smooth; add to the pan.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Serve over rice and garnish with toasted sesame seeds (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.1, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 731.4, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 3.5

BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR FRY



Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry image

Easy peasy and an absolute pleasure to eat -the beef and broccoli stir-fry! Found in quite possibly every Chinese restaurant, this savory dish is at its best when the beef is sliced against the grain and allowed to sit in the marinate. And the icing on the cake? It uses the simplest of ingredients found in any kitchen, such as ginger, soy sauce, and oyster sauce.

Provided by Asian Food Network

Categories     Chinese Food Recipes | Learn To Cook Chinese Food

Yield Serves 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

250 g beef tenderloin
180 g broccoli florets
water for boiling+ a few drops of oil
2½ tbsp oil
5 cm ginger (peeled & sliced)
6-8 pcs sliced carrot
beef marinade: ½ tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice wine
½ tsp sesame oil
¼ tsp pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch
sauce: 1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
¼ tsp sesame oil
½ tsp sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
4 tbsp water

Steps:

  • Cut and marinade the beef. Cut the beef into slices. Marinate the beef with all the ingredients from the beef marinade for about 15 mins.
  • Blanch the broccoli and carrot. Bring a pot of water to boil and add a few drops of oil. Blanch the broccoliflorets and carrot in the hot water about 10 seconds. Remove the broccoli and carrot immediately with a slotted spoon or strainer, draining the excess water. Set aside.
  • Stir fry the beef. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over high heat. Stir fry the beef until 70% cooked Dish out and set aside
  • Stir fry broccoli and beef. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over high heat Add the ginger and stir fry until aromatic Transfer the beef into the pan and stir-fry for 1 minute Add the broccoli and carrot and then the sauce Stir to combine the ingredients well

EASY BEEF & BROCCOLI STIR-FRY FOR TWO



Easy Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry for Two image

Bring the crunchy to this super-easy, super-quick beef-broccoli stir-fry! Our Easy Beef-Broccoli Stir-Fry for Two is a nice entrée for weekends.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp. KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1/2 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tsp. oil
1 cup hot cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

  • Mix first 3 ingredients until blended. Toss 1 Tbsp. with meat. Let stand 5 min.
  • Stir-fry meat and vegetables in hot oil in nonstick wok or large skillet on medium-high heat 4 min. or until meat is done.
  • Add remaining dressing mixture; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 2 min., stirring frequently. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

QUICK BEEF STIR-FRY



Quick Beef Stir-Fry image

Quick and easy. I make this on my busiest weeknights.

Provided by inesgosner

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 2-inch strips
1 ½ cups fresh broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir beef until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Move beef to the side of the wok and add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, green onion, and garlic to the center of the wok. Cook and stir vegetables for 2 minutes.
  • Stir beef into vegetables and season with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 526.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

EASY BEEF AND BROCCOLI RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Beef And Broccoli Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: flank steak, garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, beef broth, broccoli floret, cornstarch, water, sesame seed

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb flank steak, sliced into thin strips
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons sesame oil
⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 cup beef broth
4 cups broccoli floret
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
sesame seed, as desired

Steps:

  • In an oiled skillet over medium-high heat, sear the steak until cooked all the way through. Remove from the pan.
  • Add a little more oil, then add the garlic and ginger to the pan. Sauté until soft.
  • Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and beef broth. Stir until combined.
  • Add the broccoli florets.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Add to broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil, until sauce has thickened.
  • Add the beef back into the mixture, and serve over rice with sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 35 grams

EASY BROCCOLI AND BEEF STIR FRY



Easy Broccoli and Beef Stir Fry image

frozen broccoli & three cheese sauce combined with beef strips and teriyaki add up to an easy stir-fry dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless beef round steak, 1 inch thick, cut into thin strips
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1 bag (24 oz) Value Size frozen broccoli & three cheese sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup sliced green onions
Hot cooked rice, if desired

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix beef, mushrooms, cornstarch, garlic and teriyaki sauce. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain beef and mushrooms well, reserving marinade. Cook frozen broccoli as directed on bag.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook beef, mushrooms and green onions in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is no longer pink. Stir in cooked broccoli.
  • Gradually add reserved marinade. Cook over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1450 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

ONE-PAN BEEF AND BROCCOLI STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



One-Pan Beef And Broccoli Stir-fry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: flank steak, salt, pepper, broccoli, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame seed

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb flank steak, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups broccoli, diced
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup honey
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ginger
1 tablespoon sesame seed

Steps:

  • Mix together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil over a nonstick pan and add beef stirring until brown.
  • Pour sauce in pan and stir to coat meat.
  • Once the sauce is bubbling, add the veggies to the pan and stir again to coat.
  • Cook until meat is cooked through and veggies are soft.
  • Serve over rice or alone.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 46 grams

Tips for Making Beef Broccoli Stir-Fry for Two:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Flank steak or sirloin steak are good choices because they are tender and cook quickly.
  • Slice the beef thinly against the grain. This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Marinate the beef. This will help it tenderize and add flavor. A simple marinade made with soy sauce, rice wine, and garlic is a good option.
  • Use a hot wok or skillet. This will help the beef and vegetables cook quickly and evenly.
  • Cook the beef in batches. This will prevent it from overcrowding the pan and ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Add the vegetables to the wok or skillet and cook until tender. Broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers are good choices.
  • Add the sauce to the wok or skillet and bring to a simmer. A simple sauce made with soy sauce, rice wine, and oyster sauce is a good option.
  • Serve the beef broccoli stir-fry over rice.

Conclusion:

Beef broccoli stir-fry is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is a healthy and delicious dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give beef broccoli stir-fry a try.

Related Topics