Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Sesame Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Lean flank steak and crisp broccoli stir-fried in a savory sauce with sesame oil. Ready in 25 minutes with minimal cleanup. This Asian fusion recipe (low-carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, avocado oil, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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

• 450g thinly sliced flank steak
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ginger powder
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 cups broccoli florets

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ginger powder, and 1/4 cup water. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Add 450g thinly sliced flank steak and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on edges, then remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
5. Step 5: Return steak to skillet and pour in sauce mixture. Stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water.
6. Step 6: Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients.