Quick Sesame-Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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A fast and flavorful beef stir fry infused with fresh ginger and toasted sesame, paired with crisp broccoli for a satisfying dinner. This Asian-inspired meal-prep recipe (high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank 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 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 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
4 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
3, minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
2, thinly sliced green onions
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still slightly pink inside; transfer to a plate.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 4 cups broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 3: Add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the broccoli; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Return the beef to the skillet, then stir in 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 2 thinly sliced green onions, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Serve immediately.