Stir-Fried Sesame Beef with Broccoli and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A quick stir-fry featuring tender beef slices, crisp broccoli, and a fragrant ginger-sesame sauce that packs a savory punch. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
3, minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2, sliced thin green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring until browned, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until just cooked through. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: In the same wok, add 3 cups broccoli florets and 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the beef to the wok.
Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Pour this sauce over the beef and broccoli, stirring to combine. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats all ingredients.
Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.