Instant Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Black Pepper

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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A fast and flavorful beef stir-fry loaded with garlic and black pepper, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner served over steamed rice or noodles. This Chinese-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, black pepper, freshly ground for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Add the coated beef slices to the wok in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and nearly cooked through.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp oyster sauce mixed with 1/4 cup water. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes, tossing to coat the beef and thicken the sauce.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately with rice or noodles.