Quick Ginger-Scallion Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A fast and flavorful stir fry featuring tender strips of beef, fresh broccoli, and a zesty ginger-scallion sauce. This Chinese-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: In the same pan, add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
Step 4: Add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 4 sliced scallions to the pan. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Return the beef to the pan and pour in a sauce made by whisking together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Stir fry for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables evenly.
Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.