Sautéed Garlic Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets and fragrant garlic in a savory soy-ginger sauce. 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 350 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 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 cups broccoli florets
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4 minutes until bright green and slightly crisp-tender. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Return the beef to the skillet, pour in the prepared sauce, drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.