True-to-Form Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Classic Chinese dish featuring tender beef strips and crisp broccoli in a savory ginger-scallion sauce, cooked to perfection in a wok. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 35 minutes pairs cut into small florets broccoli, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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
- 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 2 cups, cut into small florets broccoli
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/4 cup, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tbsp neutral oil. Toss to coat and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add beef in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes without stirring until browned on one side, then flip and cook 1 minute more. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp neutral oil to the wok, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 cups broccoli florets and stir-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return beef to wok. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp water, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Pour sauce over ingredients and stir constantly for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly. Garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does True-to-Form Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 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 True-to-Form Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry?
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 soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in True-to-Form Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry?
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 True-to-Form Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 True-to-Form Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry?
Asian 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
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better beef dishes though.
