Ginger-Soy Stir Fry with Beef and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli florets stir-fried in a fragrant ginger-soy sauce, perfect for a fast and flavorful weeknight dinner. This Asian fusion recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 stalks scallions, sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water; set sauce 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 sear for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; remove steak from pan and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan, then stir-fry 4 cups broccoli florets for 4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return beef to the pan along with the prepared sauce and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir-fry everything together for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef and broccoli.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir fry. Garnish with 2 sliced scallions before serving.