Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic-Half Sauce
A quick stir-fry combining tender beef strips and crisp broccoli in a savory garlic sauce balanced with half soy sauce and half oyster sauce. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe (high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, vegetable 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp cornstarch until smooth to create the half soy-half oyster sauce mixture.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet 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 beef and set aside.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the pan. Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
- Step 5: Return beef to the pan and pour in the prepared half soy-half oyster sauce mixture. Stir continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli.
- Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil and sprinkle 1/4 tsp ground black pepper over the stir-fry. Toss well and remove from heat immediately to preserve texture.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic-Half Sauce take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic-Half Sauce?
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 flank steak from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic-Half Sauce?
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 Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic-Half Sauce 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.
Is Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Garlic-Half Sauce high protein?
Yes — this recipe is tagged high protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
