Garlic Soy Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

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A quick beef stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce for an easy dinner. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, cornstarch, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked, then remove to a plate.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok and toss in 3 cups broccoli florets, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 4: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the broccoli, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Return the beef to the wok and pour in a sauce made by mixing 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
Step 6: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.