4 High-Protein Beef and Broccoli Recipes for an Easy Dinner

Beef and broccoli is hard to beat when you’re craving takeout but still want a dinner with plenty of protein and vegetables. The combination is savory, satisfying, and surprisingly easy to pull off at home.

These four recipes put a healthier spin on the classic, whether you’re looking for a leaner cut of beef, a 15-minute dinner, or something the whole family will eat.

1. A Lighter Take on the Takeout Classic

Healthy Beef and Broccoli Recipe from The Protein Chef uses top round, a lean cut of beef that still works well in a quick stir-fry. Broccoli, bone broth, oyster sauce, ginger, and garlic bring plenty of flavor, while a brown sugar substitute keeps added sugar low. It’s a good one to bookmark when you want all the savory flavor of beef and broccoli without a heavy sauce.

2. A Honey-Sweetened Version

Erin Antoniak’s Healthy Beef and Broccoli Recipe swaps the sugar found in many beef and broccoli sauces for a little honey. Flank steak, fresh ginger, garlic, and broccoli round out the dish, and everything comes together in one pan. Serve it over brown rice or another whole grain for an easy, balanced dinner.

3. A Simple Recipe for Busy Nights

Kristen McCaffrey’s Healthy Beef and Broccoli from Slender Kitchen keeps the ingredient list refreshingly short. Thinly sliced flank steak cooks quickly and absorbs plenty of flavor from the soy, ginger, and garlic sauce, while four cups of broccoli add plenty of vegetables to the pan. It’s straightforward, fast, and easy to customize with whatever you already have in the fridge.

4. A 15-Minute Ground Beef Version

Don’t feel like slicing steak? Danielle Lima’s Ground Beef and Broccoli from Oh Snap Macros uses lean ground beef instead. It cooks in one skillet with broccoli, coconut aminos, hoisin, ginger, and rice vinegar and is ready in about 15 minutes. With 26 grams of protein per serving, it’s an especially satisfying option for nights when you need dinner on the table fast.

Whichever version you choose, you can round out the meal with rice, quinoa, or another favorite grain, or simply add extra broccoli and eat it straight from the bowl. Either way, you get the takeout-inspired dinner you’re craving with plenty of protein and vegetables built right in.