Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Garlic and Sesame Oil
A savory stir-fry featuring tender flank steak and crisp broccoli in a garlic-sesame glaze, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This Asian fusion recipe (low-carb), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, sesame oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz flank steak
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flank steak in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a plate.
- Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the skillet, then add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Step 3: Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return steak to skillet, add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and water. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients.
