30-Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Tender strips of beef and crisp-tender broccoli in a glossy, savory-sweet sauce – this stir-fry beats takeout and lands on the table in thirty minutes.

The trick is a hot pan and a quick marinade, so the beef stays tender and the broccoli keeps its snap.

Why you’ll love it

• 30 minutes and better than delivery.
• Tender beef from a simple marinade.
• One wok or skillet.
• Great over rice or noodles.

Ingredient notes

• Flank or sirloin, sliced thin against the grain, stays tender.
• Broccoli – blanch or steam briefly for the right bite.
• Cornstarch tenderizes the beef and thickens the sauce.
• Soy, garlic and ginger build the flavor.

How to make it

Marinate the beef briefly, sear it fast in a hot pan, cook the broccoli, then bring everything together in the sauce. Full quantities are in the recipe card below.

Tips

• Slice the beef thin and against the grain.
• Cook the beef in batches so it sears instead of steaming.
• Have everything prepped before you start – stir-fries move fast.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 3 days in the fridge and reheats well in a hot pan. Great for lunches.

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30-Minute Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Tender beef and crisp broccoli in a savory-sweet stir-fry sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb 450 g flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 large head broccoli in florets
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 1/2 cup water

Method

 

1. Toss the beef with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce; let sit 10 minutes. Mix the remaining soy, honey, 1 tsp cornstarch and water for the sauce.
2. Steam or microwave the broccoli 2-3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Sear the beef in batches, 1-2 minutes each, until browned; remove.
4. Add the remaining oil, garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds. Add the broccoli and beef back, pour in the sauce, and toss 1-2 minutes until glossy and thickened. Serve over rice.

Notes

No time to marinate? The cornstarch toss still works with just a 2-3 minute rest while you prep the rest.

This recipe was developed with the help of AI tools and reviewed before publishing. It may not have been independently kitchen-tested — use your judgment, check for allergens, and cook to safe temperatures. See our AI Content Disclosure. Spotted an issue? Tell us.