Quick Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Ginger and Soy
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a savory ginger soy sauce, perfect for a fast and flavorful weeknight dinner. This chinese-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs broccoli florets, divided vegetable oil, grated fresh ginger 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp divided vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 sliced for garnish green onions
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set sauce aside.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until just browned. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Add 3 cups broccoli florets, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Return beef to the skillet and pour in prepared sauce. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef and broccoli.
- Step 5: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving hot over steamed rice if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Ginger and Soy take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Ginger and Soy?
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 Ginger and Soy?
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 Ginger and Soy 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 Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Ginger and Soy?
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.
