Quick Stir-Fry Beef with Garlic and Broccoli

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

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crunchy broccoli and fragrant garlic in a savory soy sauce glaze. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 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 320 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: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef slices in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender; remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: In the same wok, add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 3 minutes until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender.
Step 4: Return the beef to the wok, add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and broccoli.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a quick, flavorful meal.