This spiced beef and broccoli is a simple, satisfying meal that's packed with bold flavours and fresh ingredients. Tender strips of sirloin steak are quickly stir-fried with tenderstem broccoli in a rich, savoury sauce that's infused with soy and oyster sauces. The result is a balanced dish that's perfect for busy evenings when you want something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen.
One of the biggest advantages of stir-frying is how quickly everything comes together. With a little preparation and half an hour of marinating time, this meal can be on the table in under an hour, making it ideal for weeknight cooking. Cooking over high heat keeps the beef tender while allowing the broccoli to retain its vibrant colour and slight crunch, giving the dish plenty of texture as well as flavour.
Choosing the right cut of beef makes all the difference. Sirloin, rump or bavette are excellent choices because they cook quickly and remain tender when sliced thinly against the grain. A simple marinade and sauce made with soy and oyster sauces helps to enhance the natural flavour of the beef while creating a glossy coating that clings to every bite.
This recipe is also incredibly versatile. You can add peppers, mushrooms, baby corn or mangetout to increase the vegetable content, adjust the spice level to suit your taste, or serve it with steamed jasmine rice, fried noodles with beansprouts or cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option. Leftovers reheat well too, making this an excellent meal prep recipe for lunches or quick dinners later in the week.
Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative to your favourite takeaway or simply need a fast and delicious family dinner, this spiced beef and broccoli delivers restaurant-style flavour with everyday ingredients.
Tips
- To achieve the best results with the sirloin steaks, you need to make sure that the meat is sliced thinly (about 0.5cm slices). One way to do this is to freeze the steak for 30 minutes before slicing it. This allows you to easily slice through the steak. Of course, you'll also need a sharp knife that can do the hard work for you.
- Optional variations:
- Extra spicy chilli beef - add fresh chillis or crispy chilli in oil for an extra kick of heat.
- Garlic beef and broccoli - increase the amount of garlic.
- Ginger and honey version - add runny honey and grated ginger to the sauce.
- Teriyaki beef - replace some of the soy sauce with teriyaki sauce.
- Low-carb version - serve over cauliflower rice or shredded cabbage.
- Extra veg version - add veggies like mangetout, sugar snap peas, diced peppers, mushrooms, baby corn or carrots.
- Chicken version - replace the sirloin steak with strips of chicken thighs or breast.
- This spiced beef and broccoli recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sirloin, rump, bavette or ribeye all work well because they cook quickly while remaining tender.
Overcooking or slicing with the grain can make beef chewy. Slice thinly against the grain and cook over high heat for just a few minutes.
Yes - defrost and drain it well before cooking to avoid excess moisture.
Yes - slice the beef and prepare the sauce in advance so dinner comes together in minutes.
Yes - store in airtight containers with rice for up to 3 days.
Yes - freeze for up to 3 months, although the broccoli will soften slightly when reheated.
Steamed jasmine rice, basmati rice or egg fried rice all pair beautifully with this dish.
Yes - use tamari or a certified gluten-free soy sauce and check your other sauces and seasonings.
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How to make this Spiced Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
Beef and marinade:
- 2 sirloin steaks (weighing 227g each), thinly sliced (see Tips)
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 1.5 tsp groundnut oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chilli flakes
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
Sauce:
- 200ml warm chicken stock
- 1 tsp white granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp oyster sauce
- 0.25 tsp sesame oil
- a pinch of ground white pepper
Broccoli and cooking:
- 300g tenderstem broccoli, trimmed and cut into 4cm pieces
- 3 tbsp groundnut oil
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp Shaoxing cooking wine
- 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the sliced beef along with the marinade ingredients. Mix well to ensure the beef slices are coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl or jug and set aside.
- Blanch the broccoli pieces in a pan of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a wok over a high heat until smoking, then add 2 tbsp of the groundnut oil. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry, for 2 minutes, until browned all over. Turn off the heat, remove the beef from the wok, and set aside.
- Return the wok to a medium heat and add the remaining tbsp of groundnut oil along with the garlic. Stir for 5 seconds, then pour the Shaoxing cooking wine around the perimeter of the wok.
- Add the sauce and stir it around the sides of the wok to deglaze it (all those nice bits from cooking the beef should be absorbed into the sauce). Bring the sauce to a simmer, then drizzle in the cornflour slurry, stirring constantly. Allow it to simmer and thicken for 20 seconds.
- Toss in the blanched broccoli and beef (along with any resting juices). Mix everything together over a medium heat until the sauce coats the beef and broccoli. If the sauce seems thin, turn up the heat and reduce it further, or add a bit more cornflourslurry. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken stock or water. Serve with your choice of Chinese side dishes.
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Spiced Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
Beef and marinade:
- 2 sirloin steaks (weighing 227g each) thinly sliced (see Notes)
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp cornflour
- 1.5 tsp groundnut oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chilli flakes
- 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
Sauce:
- 200 ml (6.8 floz) warm chicken stock
- 1 tsp white granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp oyster sauce
- 0.25 tsp sesame oil
- a pinch of ground white pepper
Broccoli and cooking:
- 300 g (10.5 oz) tenderstem broccoli trimmed and cut into 4cm pieces
- 3 tbsp groundnut oil
- 1 large clove garlic crushed
- 2 tsp Shaoxing cooking wine
- 1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the sliced beef along with the marinade ingredients. Mix well to ensure the beef slices are coated. Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl or jug and set aside.
- Blanch the broccoli pieces in a pan of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a wok over a high heat until smoking, then add 2 tbsp of the groundnut oil. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry, for 2 minutes, until browned all over. Turn off the heat, remove the beef from the wok, and set aside.
- Return the wok to a medium heat and add the remaining tbsp of groundnut oil along with the garlic. Stir for 5 seconds, then pour the Shaoxing cooking wine around the perimeter of the wok.
- Add the sauce and stir it around the sides of the wok to deglaze it (all those nice bits from cooking the beef should be absorbed into the sauce). Bring the sauce to a simmer, then drizzle in the cornflour slurry, stirring constantly. Allow it to simmer and thicken for 20 seconds.
- Toss in the blanched broccoli and beef (along with any resting juices). Mix everything together over a medium heat until the sauce coats the beef and broccoli. If the sauce seems thin, turn up the heat and reduce it further, or add a bit more cornflour slurry. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken stock or water. Serve with your choice of Chinese side dishes.
Notes
- To achieve the best results with the sirloin steaks, you need to make sure that the meat is sliced thinly (about 0.5cm slices). One way to do this is to freeze the steak for 30 minutes before slicing it. This allows you to easily slice through the steak. Of course, you'll also need a sharp knife that can do the hard work for you.
- Optional variations:
- Extra spicy chilli beef - add fresh chillis or crispy chilli in oil for an extra kick of heat.
- Garlic beef and broccoli - increase the amount of garlic.
- Ginger and honey version - add runny honey and grated ginger to the sauce.
- Teriyaki beef - replace some of the soy sauce with teriyaki sauce.
- Low-carb version - serve over cauliflower rice or shredded cabbage.
- Extra veg version - add veggies like mangetout, sugar snap peas, diced peppers, mushrooms, baby corn or carrots.
- Chicken version - replace the sirloin steak with strips of chicken thighs or breast.
- This spiced beef and broccoli recipe is easily adapted if you're cooking for less or more people.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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