Stir-Fried Beef and Broccoli with Sesame Oil

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Tender beef strips and crisp-tender broccoli coated in a rich sesame-garlic sauce. This asian-inspired beef (low-carb) ready in about 35 minutes pairs Beef sirloin, Broccoli, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 257 calories and feeds 2, 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 Beef sirloin
• 2 cups Broccoli
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Ginger
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 12 oz beef sirloin into 1/4-inch thick strips against the grain. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the beef strips to the skillet, spreading them in a single layer, and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on the outside but still pink inside; remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add the broccoli florets to the skillet, stir-frying for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and broccoli, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients, about 2 minutes.