This healthy beef and broccoli recipe features beef strips cooked with vibrant broccoli florets in a flavorful yet light marinade, creating a satisfying and nutritious dish that's both delicious and balanced. Packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber, it's a wholesome twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
No big list here! Just a small number of ingredients but clean and tasty!
- Beef
- Garlic
- Coconut Aminos
- Sesame Oil
- Fish Sauce
- Salt
- Broccoli
That's it! Only 7 ingredients! You can of course go crazy with the toppings, which is definitely the fun part here!
I do recommend using coconut aminos by The New Primal. They are the best tasting in my opinion, as many brands are too sweet for my liking. There's is a good blend of sweet and savory.
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How to Make Healthy Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Heat the oven to 400F degrees.
Start by placing the sliced beef in a medium glass bowl. Add the sesame oil, coconut aminos, salt, and garlic powder and mix thoroughly. Set aside.
Place the garlic and broccoli on a sheet pan. Drizzle some sesame oil and coconut aminos on top, and mix with your hands to get everything coated. Spread it out on the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Remove the broccoli from the oven, place the oven rack on the top third of the oven, and turn on the broiler. Push the broccoli to one side of the pan and in an even layer, spread out the beef on the other side, as seen below.
Broil the beef and broccoli for 3 minutes. The broccoli will be lightly toasted and the meat will be medium rare. If you'd like the beef cooked longer, remove the broccoli and place under the broiler, checking every 1-2 minutes until the desired temperature is reached.
That's it! You just made a fast and easy beef and broccoli meal!
Substitutions and Variations
- Sub out the broccoli for cauliflower!
- Add some thinly sliced carrots.
- Don't like medium-rare beef? Broil the beef a bit longer.
Top Tip
Don't go crazy with the fish sauce-a little goes a LONG way!
Fish sauce is VERY potent so while ⅛ of a teaspoon doesn't seem like a lot, you probably don't want anymore than that!
What is the Best Beef to Use
Choose beef that has the most marbling in it, as that will yield the most tender beef.
Stew meat is a great option, just cut it down to size.
Flank steak can work also, and tenderloin is a fantastic option.
Kitchen Tools Needed
Since this is a sheet pan meal, you really don't need many tools!
- A chef's knife
- A cutting board
- A bowl to let the beef marinade
- A sheet pan
How to Serve This Meal
The topping options for this meal make it fun!
- Sriracha sauce on top of this recipe is the perfect pairing!
- Sesame Seeds
- Chopped Scallions
- More Coconut Aminos
- Red Pepper Flakes
Note that you can make this Sriracha Recipe from Nom Nom Paleo. It tastes great and very similar to the bottled varieties!
If you prefer to buy some, any will do, but Yellow Bird has a healthy one! I've seen them in Whole Foods, but they also have a store locator on their site!
More Easy Sheet Pan Recipes
Sheet Pan Meals are some of my favorites, and I have a list of Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners right here! These are great to add to your weekly menu, because who wants the addition of so many dishes each night?!
Storage and Reheating
If there are any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For leftovers, I recommend placing them in an oven safe dish with a lid or plate on top and reheating them at 350F degrees or until the desired temp is reached.
More Healthy Beef Recipes
FAQ's
When you get a takeout version, it's not! Thankfully, this recipe IS healthy! It only uses clean ingredients and no soy, gluten, or added sugar.
Yes, both beef and broccoli are very healthy for you! You'll get fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, and a balanced meal.
The marinade in this recipe uses coconut aminos, fish sauce, sesame oil, and seasonings!
Healthy Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 lb Beef sliced to ¼ inch thick pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1.5 Tbsp. coconut aminos
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- ¼ tsp. fish sauce
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ lb. broccoli
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- sesame oil extra for drizzling
- coconut aminos extra for drizzling
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- Combine the beef with the garlic, coconut aminos, sesame oil, fish oil, and salt in a medium sized bowl. Add the meat and let it marinate while you prepare and cook the broccoli.
- Chop the broccoli into florets and discard the stems. Chop the garlic.
- Spread the broccoli and garlic on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with the sesame oil and coconut aminos. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Roast for about 20 minutes depending on the floret sizes until mostly tender.
- Remove tray from the oven and pre-heat the broiler. Place the oven rack in the top 3rd slot.
- Push the broccoli to one side of the pan, and lay out the beef on the pan in a single layer.
- Put tray into the oven, and broil for 2-3 minutes. The meat should be medium-rare and the broccoli should be lightly browned. Note-if you like your meat cooked more, leave in to broil longer but take out the broccoli if needed.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Fransic verso says
This looks yummy, love to try Chinese food at home and cook it myself.
thecleanhappylife says
Oh yes, making it at home is so much cheaper and better for you! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Lisa says
My husband loves beef and broccoli, and you definitely can’t go wrong when you scale back on the calories while amping up the flavor. Nice job!
thecleanhappylife says
Thanks so much! I hope you and hubby really enjoy this!
Daphne Reznik says
So simple and so healthy! Thanks for sharing your version of beef and broccoli.
thecleanhappylife says
Most welcome! It's perfect for weeknight dinners!