Steak And Broccoli

By Becky Hardin

Updated Jun 12, 2025

This stir-fry-style steak and broccoli recipe is one of my favorite easy meals to make. Tender strips of marinated sirloin and fresh broccoli florets are cooked up in one pan, and served with rice for a filling and delicious lunch or dinner. It’s simple and packed with protein, which is perfect for my family!

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5-Star Review

“This recipe was quick, easy, and delicious. This is now a family favorite. We had it with mashed potatoes.” -Shavely

I absolutely love this Steak and Broccoli stir-fry—it’s one of my go-to easy meals on busy nights. I start with tender, marinated sirloin strips cooked in one pan, then toss in crisp-tender broccoli florets and serve everything over steaming rice. The savory, garlicky marinade packs so much flavor, and it all comes together in under 20 minutes—so much better (and faster) than takeout!

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▢ 1½ pounds sirloin steak Top sirloin is my favorite cut.You can also use pre-cut stir-fry beef, tri-tip, ribeye, strip, or tenderloin—sliced against the grain.
▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
▢ 1 pound broccoli florets
▢ 3 cups cooked white rice for serving

For the Marinade

▢ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
▢ 1 onion sliced
▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
▢ ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
▢ ½ teaspoon beef bouillon granules
▢ 1 teaspoon dried thyme
▢ 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
▢ ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
▢ kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl, then add the steak strips. Cover with aluminum foil and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon beef bouillon granules, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1½ teaspoons dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1½ pounds sirloin steak
Heat a large skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot. Sear the steak strips in batches (make sure not to overcrowd) until the edges are crispy and browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Add oil if needed. Remove the strips from the skillet and set aside on a plate, leaving the marinade juices in the skillet.
Use the same skillet to stir fry broccoli. Heat on medium and melt butter. Stir broccoli and toss occasionally until the sauce reduces and the broccoli is cooked to your liking. 1 pound broccoli florets, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Transfer the steak strips back to the pan to reheat with the broccoli.
Serve with cooked white rice. 3 cups cooked white rice

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

How to Make Steak and Broccoli Step by Step

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Marinate the steak: Combine 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 sliced onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon of beef bouillon granules, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1½ teaspoons of dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, and kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste in a large bowl, then add 1½ pounds sirloin steak strips. Cover with aluminum foil and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.

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Cook the steak: Heat a large skillet over high heat until it is smoking hot. Sear the steak strips in batches until the edges are crispy and browned, about 1-2 minutes per side. Add oil if needed. Remove the strips from the skillet and set aside on a plate, leaving the marinade juices in the skillet.

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Cook the broccoli: Use the same skillet to stir-fry 1 pound of broccoli florets. Heat on medium and melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir the broccoli and toss occasionally until the sauce reduces and the broccoli is cooked to your liking.

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Serve with rice: Transfer the steak strips back to the pan to reheat with the broccoli. Serve with 3 cups of cooked white rice.

How to Store

This recipe reheats well and makes a good meal prep recipe . Simply store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to reheat and serve.

Store leftover steak and broccoli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through. To freeze, store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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Serving Suggestions

This savory steak recipe is perfect served simply over a bed of white rice . If you’re feeling fancy, try our spiced rice pilaf . It’s also great over mashed potatoes or with a side of roasted baby potatoes .

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