Quick Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Ginger Sauce
Tender slices of beef and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, stir-fried quickly for a vibrant and satisfying meal. This chinese-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs broccoli florets, divided vegetable oil, minced 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 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp, divided vegetable oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water). Set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Toss in 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Push broccoli to the side and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Return beef to the wok, pour the prepared sauce over everything, and toss for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.
- Step 6: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and serve immediately over steamed rice.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Ginger Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 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 Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Ginger Sauce?
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 Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Ginger Sauce?
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 Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Ginger Sauce 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 Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Ginger Sauce?
Chinese beef 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.
