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Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli

Teriyaki beef and broccoli is a classic for a reason! It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. This dish combines tender beef stir-fried with crisp-tender broccoli and coated in a rich, savory teriyaki sauce. It's a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious and satisfying meal on the table fast.
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Teriyaki beef with broccoli is a classic for a reason! It’s a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s packed with flavor, and it was a lifesaver during my pregnancy and postpartum. 

This dish combines tender beef stir-fried with crisp-tender broccoli and coated in a rich, savory teriyaki sauce. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious and satisfying meal on the table fast. Plus, it’s incredibly versatile! I often double the recipe and freeze half for those days when exhaustion hits, and cooking feels impossible, but you still need a healthy meal to put on the table. 

Now, as a busy mom, I’m so grateful for the convenience of pre-made meals. Having everything prepped and ready to cook means I can get a delicious, home-cooked dinner on the table in minutes – a lifesaver when I’m sleep-deprived or just need a quick and easy meal from the freezer.

Close up of teriyaki beef holding in chopsticks with sesame seeds

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Ingredients needed for beef and broccoli with teriyaki marinade

Flank Steak- 

  • Salt- Brings out the flavor of the dish.

  • Pepper– Seasoning for the beef. 

  • Arrowroot starch- Adds a nice sear to steak as well as thickening agent for sauce. 

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Teriyaki Sauce without cornstarch* 

  • Coconut Aminos- A soy sauce alternative, adds salty umami flavor, gluten-free.

  • Honey- Balances the acidity with sweetness, creates a more complex flavor profile

  • Grated ginger- Adds a warm, pungent flavor and a touch of spice.

  • Minced garlic- Adds a pungent, savory flavor that complements the other ingredients.

  • Chili oil- Provides heat and spice, adjust to your desired level. This Redbloom chili oil is the cleanest for ingredients and is a medium heat. I prefer this for this dish for the best flavor profile and balance. 

  • Toasted sesame oil- Adds a subtle nutty and slightly toasty flavor.

  • Rice wine vinegar- Needed to balance the sweetness with necessary acid. 

  • Filtered water

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Cooking Oil

  • Avocado oil- For searing the meat and broccoli 

Garnishes

  • Sesame seeds- optional 

  • Scallions- optional

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Tips

Slice Steak Against the Grain- For the most tender steak, always cut against the grain. To do this, identify the direction of the muscle fibers (often visible as lines on the cooked meat) and slice perpendicular to them.

Slice Steak Thinly- This allows for faster and even cooking, but more importantly more flavor absorption from the sauce. Thinly slicing steak becomes easier if the steak is slightly frozen. You can place in the freezer for 30 minutes prior to slicing. 

Have ingredients prepped in advance- This recipe cooks quickly, so you really want to have everything cut and prepped and ready to go. 

Use high heat & preferably a wok or cast-iron skillet- Start by adding oil and heating your pan to a medium high heat, then place the meat down in a single layer, waiting about 1 minute before stirring/flipping. This will ensure a nice brown crust around the edges form. Be careful not to overcook the meat or it will become tough. 

Smaller broccoli cuts- Cut your broccoli fairly small so that it cooks quickly and more evenly. 

Step By Step Directions- How to prepare teriyaki broccoli and beef

1.

Thinly slice your flank steak being sure to cut against the grain. Season flank steak with salt, pepper and arrowroot starch, mix to coat.

2.

Cut broccoli florets and prepare marinade in separate bowl by combining all ingredients and mixing until well combined.

3.

Heat cast iron skillet or wok with 1-2 tbsp avocado oil and place broccoli in wok and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium low heat. Remove broccoli and set aside in bowl.

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4.

Add an additional 1-2 tbsp avocado oil to wok, add flank steak and cook over medium high heat, cooking for 2-3 minutes each side before turning. This ensures a nice sear and crust but be sure you do not overcook the steak.

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5.

Add in marinade, cook until simmering. About 1-2 minutes. Add in broccoli and toss to coat with marinade. Serve over Rice and garnish with sesame seeds or scallions.

Teriyaki broccoli beef on a plate with chopsticks

What makes this teriyaki sauce unique?

Teriyaki sauce without cornstarch- Instead of cornstarch, arrowroot starch offers a less processed and effective thickening agent for teriyaki sauce.

Balanced flavors- A complex yet balanced profile defines this sauce, with bold flavors playing against the sweetness, umami, and acidity.

Clean ingredients- Redbloom chili crisp oil is the perfect gut healthy, Non-Gmo chili oil that doesn’t have artificial additives or cheap ingredients. Not only is it clean but it’s delicious! 

Freezer Meals 101- Can this teriyaki beef and broccoli recipe be made into a freezer meal?

YES! This broccoli beef dish was my go-to pregnancy freezer meal prep for both my pregnancies. It’s loaded with protein and veggies and is a super quick meal to prepare. 

  • Coat meat-To a freezer bag add thinly sliced meat, arrowroot starch, salt and pepper. Shake well to coat. 

  • Prepare the Sauce: To another freezer bag add all sauce ingredients. 

  • Prepare the Broccoli: Wash and cut broccoli into florets. You can use fresh or frozen broccoli.

  • Combine in a Larger Bag: Place the sliced beef bag and the sauce bag into a larger gallon-sized freezer bag. Add the broccoli florets to the larger bag.

  • Seal and Label: Remove as much air as possible from the larger bag and seal tightly. Label the bag with the name of the dish and the date. When ready to cook, pull out and thaw overnight in refrigerator then follow instructions on recipe.  

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Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli

Jennifer Hall
Teriyaki broccoli beef is a classic for a reason! It's a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. This dish combines tender beef stir-fried with crisp-tender broccoli and coated in a rich, savory teriyaki sauce. It's a crowd-pleaser that's perfect for busy weeknights when you need a delicious and satisfying meal on the table fast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 People

Equipment

  • 1 wok or cast-iron skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Flank steak cut into thinly sliced strips
  • 2 tbsp Arrowroot starch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Teriyaki Sauce

  • 1/3 cup Coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp freshly minced garlic about 3 cloves
  • 1 tsp Chili oil Redbloom is my favorite clean ingredient brand! This is a mild to medium heat. Start with 1 tsp, adjust if desired.
  • 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp water filtered
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets

Cooking oil

  • 2-4 tbsp Avocado oil (divided)

Garnish

  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp Sliced scallions

Instructions
 

  • Cut broccoli florets set and aside. Prepare marinade in separate bowl by combining all ingredients and mixing until well combined.
  • Thinly slice your flank steak being sure to cut against the grain. Season flank steak with salt, pepper and arrowroot starch, mix to coat.
  • Heat cast iron skillet or wok with 1-2 tbsp avocado oil and place broccoli in wok over medium low heat and cook for 3-5 minutes turning occasionally. Remove broccoli and set aside in bowl.
  • Add an additional 1-2 tbsp avocado oil to wok, add flank steak and cook over medium high heat, cooking for 2-3 minutes each side or until seared. Do not overcook the steak.
  • reduce heat to medium low and add in marinade, cook until simmering and sauce is slightly thickened. About 1-2 minutes. Add in broccoli and toss to coat with marinade. Serve over Rice and garnish with sesame seeds or scallions.
  • For make ahead freezer meal instructions see notes below.

Notes

Freezer meal broccoli beef directions: 
  1. Coat meat-To a freezer bag add thinly sliced meat, arrowroot starch, salt and pepper. Shake well to coat. 
  2. Prepare the Sauce: To another freezer bag add all sauce ingredients. 
  3. Prepare the Broccoli: Wash and cut broccoli into florets. You can use fresh or frozen broccoli.
  4. Combine in a Larger Bag: Place the marinated beef bag and the sauce bag into a larger gallon-sized freezer bag. Add the broccoli florets to the larger bag.
  5. Seal and Label: Remove as much air as possible from the larger bag and seal tightly. Label the bag with the name of the dish and the date. Place in freezer. When ready to cook, thaw in refrigerator overnight and follow instructions on recipe. 
TIPS- Double the recipe. Cook one for dinner and freeze the other for later down the road! Your future self will thank you for this.
Keyword broccoli, broccoli beef, freezer meal
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Hi! I’m Jenn. Welcome to Tinhateats. Most my recipes are a mix of gluten free, paleo and whole30 with a special focus on einkorn flour. I like to recreate recipes that are made healthier and I hope my recipes inspire you to try something new! Follow along for real food recipes!

 

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