Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets in a savory garlic and sesame sauce for a classic Asian-inspired dish. This Chinese-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 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 380 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: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
4 cups broccoli florets
4 minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 sliced for garnish green onions
1 tbsp toasted for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
Step 3: Add 4 cups broccoli florets to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Return the beef to the wok and stir to combine. Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl, then pour over the beef and broccoli.
Step 5: Stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.