Budget-Friendly Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry with Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

A flavorful, quick stir fry using affordable beef cuts and fresh vegetables in a garlicky soy-based sauce for a satisfying meal. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (high protein), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 sliced, for garnish green onions
• 1/4 tsp optional red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still slightly pink, then remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 large julienned carrot, and 1 medium sliced red bell pepper; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the wok, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the beef and vegetables. Sprinkle 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using before serving.