Beef and Broccoli
Best wine varietals
Malbec
Malbec's bold fruit and moderate tannins complement beef and balance broccoli's earthiness.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon's structure and dark fruit match the beef's richness and soy-based sauce.
Blend
Blend wines offer balanced acidity and fruit to pair well with the savory beef and broccoli.
Riesling
Riesling's acidity and slight sweetness contrast and enhance the dish's savory and umami flavors.
Best cocktails with this
Coupe glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/acid — bright citrus and bitter amaro cut the beef's richness and echo savory notes
Martini glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/umami (brine) — olive brine adds savory/umami contrast to soy-forward beef
Coupe • Medium • 5 min
bitter/sweet — bourbon and Campari complement caramelized beef flavors and stand up to sauce
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
smoke/herbal — smoky Scotch and herbal vermouth match umami and add depth
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/bubbles — tequila and soda with lime refresh the palate between bites
Old Fashioned glass • Medium • 5 min
bitter/sweet — pineapple brightness and Campari bitterness play with sweet‑savory sauce
