Half-Hour Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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Quick stir-fried beef strips with crisp broccoli florets and aromatic garlic, ready in just 30 minutes for a satisfying dinner. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, broccoli florets, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain beef sirloin
3 cups broccoli florets
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
2, sliced diagonally green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp vegetable oil; set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until smoking slightly. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through; remove beef from wok and set aside.
Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1/4 cup water to the wok, cover and steam for 3 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp oyster sauce, remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil, tossing to coat the broccoli.
Step 6: Return beef to the wok, toss everything together, and cook for 1 more minute until heated through.
Step 7: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately with steamed rice.