Quick Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Carrots

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli and carrots in a fragrant ginger-sesame sauce ready in under 20 minutes. This asian fusion-inspired stir fry ready in about 20 minutes pairs broccoli florets, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, grated 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: 10 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until the sugar and cornstarch dissolve; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan. Stir-fry 3 cups broccoli florets and 2 medium diagonally sliced carrots for 4-5 minutes until bright and just tender.
  4. Step 4: Return beef to the pan along with 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Pour the prepared soy-sesame sauce over the stir-fry and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving with steamed rice or noodles.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Carrots take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Quick Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Carrots?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep broccoli florets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Carrots?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Quick Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Carrots for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Quick Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Carrots?

Asian Fusion stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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