Quick Sautéed Garlic Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

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A fast and flavorful Asian stir fry with tender strips of beef, crisp broccoli, and a garlicky soy sauce glaze. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 20 minutes pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, garlic cloves 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and 4 finely minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned but still tender.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and just tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli; stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients. Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using, stirring to combine.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and serve immediately with steamed white rice if desired.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Sautéed Garlic Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry 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 Sautéed Garlic Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry?

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 flank steak from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Sautéed Garlic Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry?

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 Sautéed Garlic Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Sautéed Garlic Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry?

Asian 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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