Quick Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp broccoli and fragrant garlic for a simple, flavorful dinner. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, broccoli florets, garlic cloves, minced 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz flank steak, thinly sliced
3 cups broccoli florets
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 cups broccoli florets, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Return the beef to the pan. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry everything together for 2-3 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly, coating the ingredients.
Step 5: Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a quick and satisfying meal.