Quick Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Ginger Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a ginger-infused soy sauce for a speedy flavorful meal. This Chinese-inspired stir-fry 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 320 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
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon, minced fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/4 teaspoon, optional red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2, sliced thinly for garnish green onions
• 1 teaspoon 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, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons 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 browned but still tender. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the wok, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and just tender.
5. Step 5: Return the cooked beef to the wok, pour in the prepared soy sauce mixture along with 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using), and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 teaspoon sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss briefly, and remove from heat.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds before serving.