Quick Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Sesame Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a savory sesame soy glaze, stir-fried in just minutes for a quick satisfying meal. This Chinese-inspired Instant Pot recipe (high protein), 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 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 vegetable oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds
• 2, sliced thinly for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk together 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the skillet and pour the soy sauce mixture over everything. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately.