Stir-Fried Medium Rare Beef with Mid-Simmered Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender beef strips seared to medium rare paired with vegetables simmered to a perfect mid-softness in a savory sauce. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs flank steak, carrot, broccoli florets for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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, sliced into 1/4-inch strips flank steak
• 1 large, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds carrot
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the outside is browned but the inside remains medium rare. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp sesame oil to the same pan, then sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger over medium-high heat for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1 large sliced carrot rounds, stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables reach a tender-crisp, mid-soft texture.
5. Step 5: Return beef to the pan and pour in the soy sauce mixture. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.