Hidden Movement Spiced Beef Stir Fry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-05 · Updated 2026-05-05

A quick and flavorful beef stir fry with bold spices and crisp vegetables, inspired by stealth and fluid movement. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs flank steak, soy sauce, sesame oil 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced flank steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed green beans
• 2, chopped scallions
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp, dissolved in 2 tbsp water cornstarch

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water; toss and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
4. Step 4: Toss in 1 cup trimmed green beans and 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes and 2 chopped scallions, cook for 1 more minute until flavors meld and sauce thickens to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.