Soy-Glazed Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

A classic Chinese-inspired dish with tender beef, crisp broccoli, and a rich soy-based sauce, ready in 30 minutes. This chinese-inspired asian ready in about 30 minutes pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, cut into florets broccoli, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 beef sirloin
• 2 cups, cut into florets broccoli
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 4 cups cooked rice

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp water, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Return beef to the skillet, pour in soy sauce mixture, and cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients. Stir in 1 tsp sesame oil.