Szechuan-Style Spicy Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

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Tender slices of beef tossed with crisp broccoli florets in a bold and spicy Szechuan sauce for a fiery, satisfying meal. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, broccoli florets, vegetable oil 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

10 oz flank steak, thinly sliced
3 cups broccoli florets
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Szechuan chili paste
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Szechuan chili paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set sauce aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp; remove broccoli and set aside.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet, then add 10 oz thinly sliced flank steak, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until beef is browned and aromatic.
Step 4: Return broccoli to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce mixture. Stir constantly and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and broccoli evenly.