This easy Beef and Broccoli recipe is whipped up in just under 30 minutes with your deep cast iron skillet. Loaded with flavor, this quick dinner is sure to beat Chinese takeout in both price and flavor!

Serve this dish up with some Dutch oven white rice or even switch the beef for shredded chicken for a leaner meat option.

What is a stir fry?

A stir fry in the traditional sense, is all items being lightly fried in hot oil and combined in a wok. While you certainly can get a cast iron wok, a deep dish cast iron like this one, will do the job just fine! A stir fry typically has vegetables, a protein, and usually noodles of some sort involved. But as you can see, there is a whole range of stir fries including this super simple and quick beef and broccoli recipe!

What cut of beef is best for beef and broccoli?

Any time I see a flank steak at the grocer, my mind instantly goes to a quick stir fry. These aren’t found all the time though and can get a bit pricey. You can also use a Top Sirloin Steak, Top Round Steak, or a Tri-Tip Steak. Just be sure that when preparing, you cut against the grain to keep these cuts of meat more on the tender side when cooking. You want to expose that fat and binding, giving it a chance to render while it fries.

How to Make Beef and Broccoli Takeout at Home

It’s super quick and easy! Be sure to print out the recipe below for the full list of detailed steps.

But basically, you’re going to fry the thinly cut steak in some oil with salt and pepper, then remove them from the skillet. Then you’ll steam your broccoli in the same skillet with a bit of beef broth. It’s a half steam/half sauté kind of a situation. We want the broccoli to get green and vibrant, but a little char from the skillet gives some great texture.

To the side you’ll make the sauce and a cornstarch slurry. When the broccoli is done, add the beef back to the skillet and pour over the sauce. Let it cook and stir everything together so it’s well coated. Next add the cornstarch slurry. Here’s the key tip – let it cook while flipping to coat everything, until it has darkened to a deep brown and is shiny. That’s when you’ll know it is done and the cornstarch has been cooked completely.

Serve it over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Bam! Dinner is done!