Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli and Garlic-Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a savory garlic-soy sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs broccoli florets, garlic cloves, minced, soy sauce 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until pieces are evenly coated; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender; transfer broccoli to a plate.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add the beef to the wok in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring to get a good sear, then stir-fry until just cooked through, about 2 more minutes.
5. Step 5: Stir together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl, then pour into the wok with beef. Return the broccoli to the wok and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.