Ginger-Soy Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli
Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with fresh broccoli and a savory ginger-soy sauce for a classic Chinese meal packed with flavor. This chinese-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, broccoli florets, soy sauce 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
- 400 g flank steak, thinly sliced
- 300 g broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 100 ml water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 400 g thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef slices in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes without stirring to get a good sear, then stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until about 80% cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok, then add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 300 g broccoli florets and 100 ml water, cover and steam for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Return beef to the wok. Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and broccoli.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ginger-Soy Beef Stir Fry 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 Ginger-Soy Beef Stir Fry 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 flank steak, thinly sliced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Ginger-Soy Beef Stir Fry 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 Ginger-Soy Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Ginger-Soy Beef Stir Fry 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.
