Mongolian Beef and Broccoli - Best easy takeout inspired beef and broccoli recipe made with thin strips of marinated Mongolian beef and steamed broccoli. Serve over steamed rice with green onions and sesame seeds.
My super easy and delicious Beef and Broccoli Recipe is the perfect family friendly and kid friendly meal! From start to finish this dish takes less than 30 minutes to make! This recipe will serve 4 people.
If you are cooking for a larger crowd, you can easily double this recipe. We like to pair this dish with steamed rice, fried rice or chow mein! I will link a few of my favorite Asian side dishes that pair perfectly with beef and broccoli for you below.
Ingredients you need to make Mongolian Beef and Broccoli:
Flank Steak or Sirloin Steak - You'll need about one pound of flank/sirloin steak to serve 4 people.
Fresh Ginger - I highly recommend using fresh ginger in this recipe. It adds such a delicious flavor to the sauce. If you don't have fresh - substitute 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
Fresh Garlic- I highly recommend using fresh garlic in this recipe. If you don't have fresh - substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
Soy Sauce - I recommend using low sodium soy sauce in this recipe. Kikkoman is my favorite.
Brown Sugar - Light or dark brown sugar both work great in this recipe.
Oyster Sauce - You can use regular oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce. You can find this in most regular grocery stores. I recommend Kikkoman.
Sesame Oil - A good pure quality sesame oil is best.
Rice Wine Vinegar - If you don't have rice wine vinegar, you can also use white wine vinegar in this recipe.
Water - For the sauce.
Cornstarch - This creates a delicious texture of the beef making it nice and tender.
Egg - This will go into the beef coating.
Green Onions - Fresh chopped green onions make for a delicious garnish.
Sesame Seeds - Optional garnish.
**Full measurements and instructions are listed below.
Tools to have on hand for this recipe:
- Large Skillet - To cook the sauce and beef.
- Cooking Spoon/Spatula - For stirring the sauce and beef.
- Measuring Spoons + Cups - To properly measure all of your ingredients.
- Mixing Bowls - To mix the sauce and to toss the beef in coatings.
How to make Mongolian Broccoli and Beef:
In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients to make the sauce.
Add broccoli to a vegetable steamer or saucepan with a few tablespoons of water. Cover and steam until tender. When done, remove from heat and let cool.
While broccoli is steaming - In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the sauce and bring to a low simmer until sauce lightly thickens. When done, pour sauce back into the mixing bowl. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
Thinly slice beef into ¼″ strips and toss in a large bowl. Toss beef with cornstarch. Add whisked egg to beef and toss to fully coat.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add beef to the hot skillet and begin to stir fry the beef. Stir beef frequently until no longer pink. Remove cooked beef from skillet and set aside on plate.
Carefully wipe any excess grease from the skillet. Pour sauce into the skillet and heat up over medium-high heat. Toss beef and broccoli in sauce and stir fully coat. Remove from heat.
Serve Mongolian Beef and Broccoli with fresh chopped green onions and sesame seeds(optional) over steamed rice.
Asian Side Dishes:
Fried Rice – Super simple take out style homemade fried rice with carrots and peas. Serve this delicious side dish with your favorite Asian main courses.
Easy Chow Mein Recipe – Super delicious and easy Chinese chow mein inspired recipe made with cabbage, carrots, green onion and noodles tossed in an amazing chow mein sauce.
Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad – Thinly sliced cucumber and red onion tossed in a delicious creamy peanut dressing. This is one of my all time favorite salads!
Teriyaki Glazed Brussels Sprouts – Delicious golden pan seared Brussels sprouts tossed with teriyaki sauce. Tossing the sprouts in teriyaki sauce give them the most amazing flavorful glaze.
More of my favorite Takeout inspired recipes:
Garlic Ginger Chicken - Flavor packed Chinese takeout style chicken recipe made with fresh ginger and garlic in a soy sesame caramelized sauce. We served our chicken over steamed rice with fresh chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Crispy Spicy Cashew Chicken – Takeout style spicy and crispy cashew chicken tossed in a mouthwatering sauce with roasted cashews. This cashew chicken recipe is the perfect easy dinner for the family.
Spicy Garlic Ginger Pork – Slightly sweet and spicy takeout style pork recipe made with fresh ginger and garlic. Served over a bed of steamed rice with fresh chopped green onions and red pepper flakes for an extra kick. This Asian style pork is absolutely delicious! You are going to love it!
Caramelized Sesame Chicken – Takeout inspired sesame chicken tossed in a mouthwatering caramelized sesame sauce. This chicken goes great served over steamed rice with your favorite veggie side dishes.
Mongolian Beef and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 lb Flank Steak or Sirloin Steak
- 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 Egg
- 2 tablespoon Oil canola or vegetable
- 1 bunch Green Onions chopped garnish
- 3 cups Broccoli Florets
Mongolian Beef Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Garlic minced/grated
- 3 tablespoon Soy Sauce low sodium
- 3 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients to make the sauce.
- Add broccoli to a vegetable steamer or saucepan with a few tablespoons of water. Cover and steam until tender. When done, remove from heat and let cool.
- While broccoli steams - In a large skillet over medium heat, pour in the sauce and bring to a low simmer until sauce lightly thickens. When done, pour sauce back into the mixing bowl. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.
- Thinly slice beef into ¼″ strips and toss in a large bowl. Toss beef with cornstarch. Add whisked egg to beef and toss to fully coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add beef to the hot skillet and begin to stir fry the beef. Stir beef frequently until no longer pink. Remove cooked beef from skillet and set aside on plate.
- Carefully wipe any excess grease from the skillet. Pour sauce into the skillet and heat up over medium-high heat. Toss beef and broccoli in sauce and stir fully coat. Remove from heat.
- Serve Mongolian Beef and Broccoli with fresh chopped green onions and sesame seeds(optional) over steamed rice.
Alex
Very easy and yummy! My family and I enjoyed it very much.
Amanda Cooks & Styles
Hey Alex!! Thanks so much for your kind review!! :)Amanda
Neil
Excellent recipe! Will definitely be making again!
Patricia Inselman
Made this for lunch for hubby and me. It turned out excellent. I stir fried the broccoli for 3 minutes, then added the onions for a minute and half, then removed and did the meat. I used the “velvetized” meat technique, using round steak. It was SO tender! The only sauce ingredient I changed was adding crushed red pepper.
Great recipe. Hubby said I can make this again, anytime!