Spicy Asian Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli
Quick and flavorful stir-fried beef and broccoli in a spicy garlic soy sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 22 minutes pairs broccoli florets, vegetable oil, minced 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 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
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
- Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets to the skillet and continue stir-frying for 3 minutes until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and broccoli, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients evenly.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Spicy Asian Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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 Spicy Asian Stir-Fried Beef 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 Spicy Asian Stir-Fried Beef 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 Spicy Asian Stir-Fried Beef 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 Spicy Asian Stir-Fried Beef 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.
