One-Pan Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A quick and flavorful stir-fry with tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory soy-ginger sauce, cooked in one pan. This chinese-inspired asian ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced flank steak, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 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

• 12 oz, thinly sliced flank steak
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1/2, sliced red bell pepper
• 1/2, sliced onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 cups broccoli florets, 1/2 sliced red bell pepper, and 1/2 sliced onion. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Step 3: Add marinated steak (with marinade) and 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger. Cook for 3-4 minutes until beef is no longer pink and sauce thickens.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup water, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute until sauce coats ingredients evenly.