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If you love takeout favorites made lighter, this Weight Watchers beef and broccoli stir fry is a recipe you’ll want to save. Tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli are tossed in a light sauce for a healthy beef and broccoli dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes.
I especially like this recipe because it’s streamlined and simple. With minimal chopping and just a handful of pantry ingredients, it makes an easy weeknight stir fry that’s both satisfying and WW-friendly. It’s proof you can enjoy the flavors of your favorite restaurant dishes at home — only lighter and healthier.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Love This Weight Watchers Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry for Two
- How Many Calories and WW Points?
- Weight Watchers Beef and Broccoli Recipe
- More Easy Weight Watchers Dinner Ideas
Why You’ll Love This Weight Watchers Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
- Quick and easy stir fry. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights.
- Simple, healthy ingredients. A short list of pantry staples makes this recipe fuss-free and budget-friendly.
- Healthier than takeout. Enjoy the same bold flavors of restaurant beef and broccoli with fewer calories and WW Points.
- Customizable and colorful. Add extra vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms to bulk it up without adding many Points.
- WW-friendly dinner. At just 188 calories per serving, this lightened-up beef and broccoli stir fry fits easily into your daily plan.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Lean top round steak: A lean, budget-friendly cut of beef that works well in stir-fries. Slice it thinly against the grain for the most tender results.
- Fresh broccoli florets: Add color, crunch, and plenty of nutrition. Cut into small, evenly sized pieces so they cook quickly.
- Orange juice: Adds a touch of natural sweetness and bright citrus flavor to the sauce.
- Hoisin sauce: A thick, savory-sweet Asian sauce that gives the stir-fry its rich flavor without needing lots of additional ingredients.
- Garlic: Adds a delicious savory flavor. Fresh minced garlic is best, but jarred minced garlic works too.
- Crushed red pepper flakes: Add a little heat. Adjust the amount to suit your taste or leave them out for a milder dish.
- Dark sesame oil: Adds a rich, nutty flavor. A little goes a long way.
- Low-sodium soy sauce: Adds savory depth and lets you adjust the saltiness of the finished dish.
Substitutions and Variations
One of the things I love about this healthy beef and broccoli stir fry is how flexible it is. Here are a few easy swaps you can try:
- Protein swap. Thinly sliced chicken breast, pork tenderloin, or even shrimp all work well in place of beef.
- Extra veggies. Add carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, or snap peas for more color, crunch, and fiber.
- Low sodium. Use low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos to reduce the salt without losing flavor.
- Gluten-free. Swap soy sauce for tamari to make this stir fry completely gluten-free.
- Low carb. Serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of white or brown rice to keep carbs and WW Points lower.
How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This easy beef and broccoli stir-fry comes together quickly in a skillet, making it perfect for a busy weeknight.
- Make the sauce. In a small bowl (affiliate link), stir together the orange juice, hoisin sauce, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the beef. Heat half the sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet (affiliate link) or wok over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef and stir-fry until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Cook the broccoli. Add the remaining sesame oil to the skillet, followed by the broccoli florets. Stir-fry until bright green and crisp-tender, adding a splash of water if needed to help the broccoli steam.
- Combine and finish. Return the beef to the skillet and pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and cook briefly until heated through and coated with sauce.
- Serve. Taste and add a little low-sodium soy sauce, if needed. Serve hot, on its own or over steamed rice or cauliflower rice.
For exact ingredient amounts and cooking times, see the recipe card below.
How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry for Two
Cooking for one or two? This easy beef and broccoli stir-fry is especially simple to scale down. You can make half the original recipe in the same skillet, with no special equipment or complicated adjustments.
For 2 servings, you’ll need:
- Juice of ½ orange (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Small pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 ounces lean top round steak, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- Low-sodium soy sauce, to taste
To prepare: Follow the original recipe instructions, using half the ingredients. Heat ½ teaspoon sesame oil to cook the beef, then use the remaining ½ teaspoon for the broccoli.
The cooking time should be about the same, although the smaller amount of beef may cook a little faster. Be careful not to overcook it.
Small-batch tip: If you don’t have a fresh orange, bottled orange juice works fine here. You only need about 2 tablespoons, so there’s no need to buy an entire bag of oranges.
Serve with a little steamed rice or cauliflower rice for an easy dinner for two.
How Many Calories and WW Points?
This Weight Watchers beef and broccoli stir fry is light yet satisfying, making it a great choice when you’re craving takeout flavors without all the extra calories.
- Calories: Each serving has about 188 calories
- WW Points: To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) - PointsPlus (old WW plan): 6 points
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Weight Watchers Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- Juice of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3/4 pound lean top round steak, trimmed and cut into thin slices
- 2 teaspoons Asian dark sesame oil
- 4 cups small broccoli florets
- Low sodium soy sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the orange juice, hoisin sauce, garlic and red pepper flakes until well combined. Add the steak to this marinade and toss to coat.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet (affiliate link) or wok over medium-high heat until a drop of water sizzles on it.
- Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Remove the steak from the marinade but keep the marinade. Add the steak to the skillet. Stir-fry until the steak is no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the steak to a plate.
- Heat the remaining teaspoon of oil in the skillet Add the broccoli and stir-fry until bright green, about 3 minutes.
- Add the steak and marinade to the skillet. Stir-fry until liquid has evaporated and steak is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Serve with white or brown rice or cauliflower rice
- Season to taste with soy sauce.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry for Two
Cooking for one or two? This easy beef and broccoli stir-fry is especially simple to scale down. You can make half the original recipe in the same skillet, with no special equipment or complicated adjustments. For 2 servings, you’ll need:- Juice of ½ orange (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Small pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 6 ounces lean top round steak, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- Low-sodium soy sauce, to taste
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Easy Weight Watchers Dinner Ideas
If you liked this WW beef and broccoli stir fry, you’ll find plenty more simple, satisfying meals to add to your weeknight rotation.
- You can’t go wrong with my collection of WW skillets and stir-fries — all cooked in a single pan or wok, perfect for busy nights when you want healthy food fast.
- For a hands-off option, this slow cooker Szechuan chicken and broccoli is an easy way to satisfy a Chinese takeout craving with fewer calories and Points.
- When I want something hearty and comforting, this easy slow cooker beef and mushrooms is my go-to — simple enough for weeknights but tasty enough to share with company.
- Seafood lovers will appreciate this easy healthy shrimp stir fry for two. With colorful vegetables and zero-point shrimp, it’s quick, light, and WW-friendly.
- And if you’re in the mood for a veggie-packed dinner, this three-ingredient vegetable lo mein comes together in minutes with just a few pantry staples.
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Outstanding! My husband absolutely loved this recipe. It was easy and fast and delicious. I added about 1tsp soy sauce and 1/2 tbsp of cornstarch to the beef before adding the rest of the marinade (just to crisp it up a bit.) Also, we like it spicy so I added about 1 tbsp of chili paste to the marinade. This will be a go to recipe for sure!
Laura, Thanks for sharing your adjustments. They sound delicious! ~Martha
This was so delicious for a diet meal. I served it with jasmine rice and seasoned it coconut aminos. Will definitely make this a regular part of my diet menu.
Are the points calculated just for the steak and broccoli or does it include rice?
Hi Jan, the points are calculated without rice. I’ve updated the post/recipe to make this more clear.
Hi Martha! I made this recipe and it is unbelievable, so super easy and flavorful. This will be joining my rotation for sure. I’m not kidding when I say this is better than takeout and so much better for you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Hi Trisha, So glad you liked it!! Thanks for letting us know. – Martha
Hi, One of the steps mentions that you “Remove the steak from the marinade but keep the marinade.”… I don’t see any other mention of the marinade. What is it and how long should the steak be in the marinade?
Thanks!
Hi Cynthi, You place the steak in the marinade in step one. Down near the end of the recipe you return the steak and marinade into the skillet with the broccoli and cook everything together to heat it through. Hope this makes sense!
Is the Hoisen sauce necessary? I have everything else and don’t really want to go to the store
Hi Michelle, Hoisin is Asian BBQ sauce – savory, sweet and flavorful. Teriyaki sauce or soy sauce sweetened with a bit of honey or sugar might work as substitutes, but I’ve never tried it. Only have made it as written.
Hello, Is that a picture of this actual recipe? The beef in the pic looks as tho it’s coated in some sort of flour so I’m wondering if mine should look like the pic when it’s done?
Hi Laura,
No, I don’t have a photo the recipe when I actually made it. I often cook and eat after dark when it’s impossible to get decent photos without all kinds of special lighting/photography equipment. Real food rarely looks as good as food photography, but it often tastes as good or better 🙂 It will look more like the beef and broccoli stirfry from a Chinese restaurant, but if you cook the broccoli longer, it won’t be as bright green. Hope this helps.
It is coated in flour.