Quick Garlic Soy Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a flavorful garlic-soy sauce, perfect for a fast, satisfying weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, broccoli florets, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, 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 against the grain sirloin steak
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
- 2, sliced for garnish green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
- Step 3: Add 12 oz thinly sliced sirloin steak and 4 cloves minced garlic to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until beef is browned but still tender.
- Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3 minutes until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender.
- Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli. Stir continuously for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the ingredients.
- Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) over the dish. Stir to combine.
- Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.









