Sautéed Sesame-Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli

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Tender strips of beef quickly sautéed with broccoli in a savory sesame-ginger sauce for a flavorful weeknight stir fry. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 30 minutes pairs broccoli florets, soy sauce, sesame 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak to the skillet in a single layer and sauté for 2-3 minutes without stirring to get a good sear, then stir-fry for another 2 minutes until browned but still slightly pink inside; remove beef from skillet and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 3 cups broccoli florets along with 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet and pour the soy-sesame sauce over everything; toss and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving with steamed rice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Sesame-Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli 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 Sesame-Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli?

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 Sesame-Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli?

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 Sesame-Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli 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 Sesame-Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli?

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.

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