Half-Hour Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic
Quick stir-fried beef strips with crisp broccoli florets and aromatic garlic, ready in just 30 minutes for a satisfying dinner. This chinese-inspired stir fry ready in about 30 minutes pairs broccoli florets, thinly sliced garlic cloves, soy sauce 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.
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Hour Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Half-Hour Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic?
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 Half-Hour Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic?
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 Half-Hour Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic 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 Half-Hour Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic?
Chinese stir fry 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.
