Quick Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Oyster Sauce

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a savory oyster sauce for a fast and flavorful Asian meal. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, cornstarch, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef slices in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring until browned, then toss and cook another 1-2 minutes until just cooked through. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan. Add 3 cups fresh broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using).
  6. Step 6: Return the beef to the pan and pour the sauce mixture over everything. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and broccoli.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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