Beef and Zucchini Stir-Fry with Ginger and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with zucchini ribbons, fresh ginger, and toasted sesame seeds for a flavorful Whole30-compliant dinner. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, dairy free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs flank steak, zucchini, coconut aminos 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 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
• 3 medium, sliced into thin ribbons zucchini
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak seasoned with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sear the beef for 2 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger along with 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 3 medium zucchini sliced into thin ribbons and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the skillet, pour in 3 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce coats everything.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.