Sautéed Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Soy Glaze
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a savory garlic-soy sauce for a quick Asian-inspired dinner. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 30 minutes pairs broccoli florets, soy sauce, brown sugar 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 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp optional red pepper flakes
- 2, sliced for garnish green onions
- 1 tbsp, toasted for garnish sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, add 4 cups broccoli florets and sauté for 4-5 minutes until bright green and just tender.
- Step 4: Return the beef to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Soy Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sautéed Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Soy Glaze?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Soy Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sautéed Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Soy Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sautéed Beef and Broccoli with Garlic Soy Glaze?
Asian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
