Citrus Ginger Beef Stir Fry
A quick stir fry featuring half the usual soy sauce amount balanced with fresh citrus and ginger for bright, savory flavor. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, olive oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 sliced scallions
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and sear for 2 minutes per side until browned but still juicy. Remove steak and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 2 cups broccoli florets, stir frying for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Step 4: Return the steak to the pan and pour in a sauce made from 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp honey. Stir fry everything together for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving with steamed rice or noodles.








