Quick Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic-Soy Sauce

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

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Tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli florets stir-fried swiftly in a savory garlic-soy sauce for a classic, satisfying weeknight meal. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 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 320 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 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
4 cups (about 12 oz) broccoli florets
3 tbsp, divided vegetable oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 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. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 4 cups broccoli florets, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Return beef to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef and broccoli. Season with 1/2 tsp ground black pepper and serve immediately.