Garlic-Soy Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a savory garlic-soy glaze perfect over steamed rice. This chinese-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs (about 300g) broccoli florets, vegetable oil, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 3 cups (about 300g) broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water; set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering and hot but not smoking.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes until beginning to brown but not fully cooked; remove beef from the pan and set aside.
- Step 4: In the same pan, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 cups broccoli florets; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Return the beef to the pan, pour the prepared sauce over, and stir-fry together for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.
- Step 6: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper, toss well, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Garlic-Soy Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Garlic-Soy Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (about 300g) broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic-Soy Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Garlic-Soy Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Garlic-Soy Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli?
Chinese beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
