Quick Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Ginger Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a fragrant garlic and ginger sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, 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 380 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned but not cooked through. Remove beef to a plate.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Toss in 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet along with the prepared sauce and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and beef is cooked through.
Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice if desired.