High-Heat Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender strips of beef seared over high heat with crisp broccoli and fragrant garlic for a quick, satisfying stir-fry. This Chinese-inspired high-protein recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 cups broccoli florets
4, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp oyster sauce; let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 4 minced garlic cloves to the same wok; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Return the beef to the wok. Stir together 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp oyster sauce, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using), then pour over the beef and broccoli. Cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
Step 5: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss once more, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.