Honey-Soy Glazed Beef and Broccoli Skillet
A one-pan skillet dish featuring sweet honey-soy glazed beef paired with tender-crisp broccoli, quick and flavorful. This asian fusion-inspired asian fusion ready in about 28 minutes pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, broccoli florets, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 14 oz, thinly sliced beef sirloin
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp, mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 14 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin and cook for 3 minutes until browned on all sides but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Step 3: Add 4 cups broccoli florets and 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/3 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and optional 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Step 5: Return beef to the skillet and stir to coat with sauce. Pour in cornstarch slurry of 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens and glazes beef and broccoli.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Soy Glazed Beef and Broccoli Skillet take to make?
Total time is about 28 minutes (10 min prep + 18 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Soy Glazed Beef and Broccoli Skillet?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep thinly sliced beef sirloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Soy Glazed Beef and Broccoli Skillet?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Soy Glazed Beef and Broccoli Skillet for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Soy Glazed Beef and Broccoli Skillet?
Asian Fusion asian fusion like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a weeknight dinner. The glaze was spot on.
- ★★★★★
Best beef and broccoli I've had in a while. Will make again!
- ★★★★★
This was so easy and the flavors were perfect! My family loved it.
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