Beef and Broccoli with Garlic-Sesame Sauce and Cauliflower Rice

This healthy and flavorful Beef & Broccoli stir-fry features tender sirloin, crisp broccoli, and a savory-sweet sauce, all served over garlicky cauliflower rice for a low-carb twist on a takeout classic.

This Beef & Broccoli stir-fry is a delicious and healthier spin on a takeout favorite, featuring tender slices of top sirloin marinated for maximum flavor, quickly seared to perfection, and tossed with crisp-tender broccoli in a savory, slightly sweet sauce with hints of garlic, ginger, and sesame. Served over a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice seasoned with garlic and a splash of soy sauce, this dish is both satisfying and low in carbs.

Servings

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Ingredients

For the Beef & Broccoli

8 ounces top sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil (for stir-frying)
4 cups broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1–2 tbsp water (for steaming broccoli)

For the Sauce

¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
½ tsp chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

For the Cauliflower Rice

1 medium head cauliflower (or 4 cups pre-riced)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Splash of soy sauce for flavor

Instructions

Prep the Beef

Toss the sliced beef in a bowl with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch.
Let marinate for at least 10 minutes while prepping other ingredients.

Make the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Set aside.

Cook the Cauliflower Rice

Grate the cauliflower using a box grater or food processor if not using pre-riced.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and sauté 5–7 minutes until tender.
Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or a splash of soy sauce.
Set aside and keep warm.

Cook the Beef

Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
Sear the beef in a single layer (in batches if needed) for 1–2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked. Remove and set aside.

Stir-Fry the Broccoli

In the same pan, add a splash of oil if needed.
Add the broccoli with the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add 1–2 tbsp water and cover for 1–2 more minutes to steam until crisp-tender.

Bring It All Together

Return beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together.
Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.

Serve

Spoon over warm cauliflower rice.
Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or a drizzle of chili oil if desired.

Toss the sliced beef in a bowl with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes while prepping other ingredients.

In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Set aside.

Grate the cauliflower using a box grater or food processor if not using pre-riced.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and sauté 5–7 minutes until tender. Season with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder or a splash of soy sauce.

Set aside and keep warm.

Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear the beef in a single layer (in batches if needed) for 1–2 minutes per side until browned and just cooked. Remove and set aside.

In the same pan, add a splash of oil if needed. Add the broccoli with the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add 1–2 tbsp water and cover for 1–2 more minutes to steam until crisp-tender.