Garlic-Soy Stir Fried Beef with Broccoli
Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a savory garlic-soy sauce, perfect for a fast and satisfying dinner. This chinese-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs broccoli florets, soy sauce, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, minced ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 stalks, sliced thinly green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl until evenly coated; set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Remove broccoli and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 4: Add the marinated beef strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
- Step 5: Stir in the cooked broccoli, then add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
- Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions, and serve immediately with steamed rice.
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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 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.
