East San Jose Spicy Beef Stir Fry with Garlic and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

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A quick and flavorful beef stir fry combining tender strips of beef with a spicy garlic-ginger sauce, inspired by the vibrant culinary scene in East San Jose. This Asian Fusion-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2 tbsp red chili paste
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3, sliced green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender; remove beef from pan and set aside.
Step 2: In the same pan, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, stir frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp red chili paste, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the pan.
Step 4: Return the beef to the pan, tossing to coat evenly with the sauce. Cook together for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.