Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp broccoli and aromatic ginger in a savory soy sauce glaze. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp minced fresh ginger
3 cloves minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil
2 stalks sliced, for garnish green onions
1/4 tsp, optional red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water until smooth—set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned but not cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Step 4: In the same pan, add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 6: Return the beef to the pan, pour in the sauce mixture, and stir well to coat everything.
Step 7: Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and beef is cooked through.
Step 8: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry and toss.
Step 9: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and a pinch of 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.