Instant Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A fast and savory stir-fry with tender beef strips, crisp broccoli, and a fragrant garlic soy sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Chinese-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, broccoli florets, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok, then add 5 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
4. Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets to the wok and stir-fry for 4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Pour the sauce mixture into the wok and bring to a simmer.
6. Step 6: Return the cooked beef to the wok, tossing everything together to coat in the sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the beef and broccoli.
7. Step 7: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, give a final toss, and serve immediately with steamed rice.