Classic Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger and a savory soy sauce glaze for a fast and flavorful dinner. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 sliced green onions
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
1 tsp mixed with 1 tbsp water cornstarch
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté briefly until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
Step 3: Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
Step 4: Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1 tbsp water and 2 tbsp water, then pour into the skillet along with 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Stir continuously until sauce thickens and coats the beef, about 1 minute.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.