Quick Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Ginger-Sesame Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Tender strips of beef and crisp broccoli florets tossed in a fragrant ginger and sesame stir-fry sauce for a speedy weeknight meal. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1 pound, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp, divided vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
• 2, sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok, then add 4 cups broccoli florets. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the broccoli, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the wok, pour in the prepared sauce, and add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving hot.