Instant Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Sauce

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

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A fast and flavorful Asian stir-fry featuring tender beef strips and crisp broccoli tossed in a savory garlic soy sauce. This Chinese-inspired Instant Pot recipe (high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef from pan and set aside.
Step 4: In the same pan, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 6: Return the beef to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce mixture. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
Step 7: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if desired. Toss gently and serve immediately.