Beef and Zucchini Stir-Fry with Ginger and Scallions
Thinly sliced beef quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger, scallions, and zucchini for a flavorful and vibrant Whole30-compliant meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, zucchini, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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
- 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 2 medium, cut into half-moons about 1/4-inch thick zucchini
- 4, sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions
- 2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until beef is browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
- Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pan. Add 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 2 medium sliced zucchinis and 4 sliced scallions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return beef to the pan along with 3 tbsp coconut aminos and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce is heated through and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Step 5: Serve immediately, garnished with additional scallions if desired.








