Low-Heat Garlic and Ginger Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with fresh garlic and ginger over low heat, paired with crisp broccoli for a balanced savory dish. This Chinese-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, broccoli florets, fresh garlic, minced 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 15 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and set aside. Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stirring gently for 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Increase heat to medium-low and add steak slices, cooking slowly for 4-5 minutes until just browned on all sides.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and the soy sauce mixture; cover and cook for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender-crisp and sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil and sprinkle 2 tbsp sliced green onions over the stir fry. Toss gently and serve immediately.

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