Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Broccoli
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli and savory garlic in a glossy soy sauce glaze. This chinese-inspired beef ready in about 22 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 3, 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
- 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp, finely grated fresh ginger
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef from the wok and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return the beef to the wok and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.
- Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss gently, and remove from heat. Serve immediately over steamed rice if desired.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and 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 Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and 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 flank steak from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and 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 Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Broccoli?
Chinese 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My family loved this dish! The beef was tender and the garlic flavor was perfect.
- ★★★★★
Quick and easy, and it turned out delicious. Will make again.
- ★★★★☆
Took longer than expected to get the beef tender, but the dish was still enjoyable.
