Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli Recipe

Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli is the best steamed broccoli recipe around! This copycat restaurant-style broccoli recipe features garlic and parmesan and can be made in under 15 minutes.

This easy parmesan broccoli side dish is the perfect addition to any meal. It tastes just like what you would get at Longhorn steakhouse. Add this to your favorite steak recipe, casserole, or really, anything! Broccoli doesn’t have to be boring anymore with this easy broccoli recipe.

This recipe is melt-in-your mouth delicious with so much flavor from the garlic and parmesan. It is very tender, so if you prefer a more al dente broccoli, we recommend steaming it for just a little bit less time.

Ingredients

• 2 heads of broccoli, washed and chopped
• 2 cups of water
• Salt
• Pepper
• 4 Tablespoons salted butter
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Supplies

• Skillet with lid (I used my 12″ cast iron skillet)
• Tongs

Directions

Chop and prepare broccoli into smaller pieces

Place broccoli in a skillet with 2 cups of water

Season with salt and pepper (probably about a teaspoon of each)

Bring to a boil

Cover with a lid and let it steam for 5-7 minutes

Drain excess water

Add butter and let it melt. Toss the broccoli in the butter.

Add garlic and parmesan and make sure everything gets covered in it.

Recipe Tips

It isn’t hard to learn how to cut broccoli. The first step is having a sharp knife. We usually go with a pairing knife, but we’ve heard that the best knife for cutting vegetables is a Wusthof knife. You will also need a cutting board – we are partial to wood cutting boards.

First, start off by washing and drying your broccoli. After it’s dry, place it on your cutting board and remove any leaves that are on the stem.

Start slicing pieces of the broccoli off where the floret stem meets the larger stalk. Long stems can make your broccoli dish even more successful.

Continue doing this until all the florets are removed. If there are any very large florets, cut those in half.

For the most even cooking, try and make your florets similar in size.

How to Steam Brocolli without a Steamer

This recipe is for steamed broccoli – but don’t fret if you don’t have a steamer. We don’t have one that we use regularly either!

All you need is a deep skillet or pan for your stove top and a lid to go over it. It’s best to have a lid that has a venting hole, but if you don’t have anything like that, no problem.

For every stalk of broccoli you are using, you should use about a cup of water. For this dish, I used two cups of water.

Pour the water into your pan and place your broccoli in – season with salt and pepper if desired.

Bring your water to a boil and cover with your lid. If it has a vent hole, completely cover your pan. If it doesn’t have a vent hole, leave it slightly offset from the pan.

Now you can steam your broccoli! For broccoli that is more al dente, you can cook it for about three minutes. For softer, more tender broccoli, we recommend cooking it for 5-7 minutes. For this recipe in particular, it will get even more tender from cooking it in the butter.

Recipe Variations

Many people dislike the taste of broccoli – especially when it’s raw. It can be a little bit hard to get through! Simply roasting or steaming your broccoli can make a big difference.

Broccoli can be dressed up with butter, salt, pepper, garlic, and any array of cheeses. We obviously use parmesan in this dish – but it can be delicious with melted cheddar on top.

If you are not wanting to use butter, a little bit of olive oil or avocado oil with sea salt can go a long way. We are big fans of Redmond Sea Salt if you are looking for a new brand to try.

Storage Recommendations

Refrigerating: After allowing the dish to cool to room temperature, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or transfer it to an airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

Other recipes you may enjoy

• Longhorn Steakhouse Salad and Ranch Dressing
• Longhorn Steakhouse Bread
• Longhorn Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
• Longhorn Steakhouse White Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms