Quick Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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A fast and flavorful stir fry combining tender beef strips and crisp broccoli florets in a savory garlic soy sauce. This Chinese-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
4 cups broccoli florets
5, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2, sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Set the sauce aside.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 4: Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan and toss in 5 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Add 4 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 6: Return the beef to the pan and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
Step 7: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced green onions, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.