Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli

Name: Better-Than-Takeout Beef With Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 to 1.25 pounds flank steak (sliced into thin strips, no more than 1/4-inch thick); 1/4 cup cornstarch; 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided); 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided); 4 cloves garlic (pressed or finely minced); 1 to 2 teaspoons ginger (or to taste (fresh or dried is okay, use less dried than you would fresh)); 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed (light may be substituted)); 4 to 6 cups broccoli florets (dependent on preference for broccoli); 2 to 3 green onions (sliced into 1/4-inch long segments); red pepper flakes (optional and to taste); sesame seeds (optional for garnishing)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This homemade beef and broccoli really is BETTER than takeout and it's definitely FASTER! This EASY Chinese restaurant copycat recipe is a family favorite!

Updated at: Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:16:26 GMT