A delicious, hands-off steak dinner ready in just 15 minutes: marinated sheet pan flank steak and crispy broccoli served over rice.
Yes—15 minutes. This sheet pan steak and broccoli dinner is fast, simple, and satisfying. With minimal prep and a short stint under the broiler, you get juicy steak and crisp-tender broccoli in record time.
Many “30 minute” recipes feel too long when you’re tired. This one strips away extra steps: whisk a quick marinade, coat the steak, toss the broccoli, broil, and serve with minute rice or your favorite side. If you want, marinate earlier in the day, but it’s not required.
Dinner in 15 minutes?
The broiler is your secret weapon here. Because the steak is relatively thin and the broccoli florets are small, both cook quickly and evenly. Preheat the broiler, assemble the pan in about five minutes, and the cook time is roughly ten minutes depending on your desired doneness.
This method gives great results with minimal effort. If you prefer another sheet pan steak, the parmesan-crusted version is a fan favorite—but it takes a bit longer. This recipe is the quick, everyday option for when you want steak without extra fuss.
Best cut of steak for this recipe
Flank steak is my top pick for broiling: it’s lean, not too thick, and cooks fast. It’s often more affordable than other cuts and pairs well with the quick broil time so the broccoli and steak finish around the same time. For this recipe I used a flank steak about 1–1.5 inches thick and it worked perfectly.
Time-saving tips
- Cook grains in bulk ahead of time. A batch of rice or quinoa for the week makes weeknight dinners faster.
- Minute rice or microwaveable rice pouches are convenient when time is tight.
- Pre-cut broccoli saves prep time—worth it on busy nights.
- Serve with any quick side you already have ready to avoid extra work.
What you need
- Flank steak (about 1.5 lb)
- Broccoli florets (about 4 cups)
- Garlic (2–3 cloves, minced)
- Worcestershire sauce
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Crushed red pepper
- Salt and cracked pepper
- Rice for serving (optional)
The marinade is simple and pantry-friendly. Coat the steak on both sides, place it in the center of a baking sheet, then quickly toss the broccoli in the remaining marinade and arrange it around the steak. Avoid over-soaking the broccoli so it crisps under the broiler.
Notes and pro tips
- Flank steak cooks quickly under the broiler. Watch it closely to avoid overcooking—flank is best at medium-rare to medium.
- Steak thickness affects cooking time. Adjust broil time if your cut is thicker or thinner than the recipe notes.
- If the steak needs more time after the first broil, remove the broccoli and finish the steak alone to prevent burning the vegetables.
- Line the baking sheet with foil and spray with oil for easy cleanup.
Other simple dinner ideas
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Parmesan Crusted Steak and Potato Sheet Pan Dinner
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Sweet and Smoky Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
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Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
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Grilled Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Chimichurri
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Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice
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Baked Orange Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
-
Simple Chicken and Biscuit Skillet
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15 Minute Marinated Sheet Pan Steak and Broccoli Dinner
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb flank steak
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tsp cracked pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- Rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to Broil on high.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, cracked pepper, crushed red pepper, and salt. Dip the flank steak in the marinade so both sides are coated. Place the steak in the center of a baking sheet. (Optional: marinate in a zip-top bag.)
- Toss the broccoli in the remaining marinade and arrange evenly around the steak. (A light sprinkle of garlic powder on the broccoli is optional.)
- Broil about 5 minutes, then remove the pan and flip the steak. Broil another 5 minutes or until the steak reaches your desired doneness. Remove from the oven and let rest about 5 minutes before slicing. Slice against the grain and serve with broccoli and rice or your preferred side.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an approximation.
