Low Flame Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Scallions

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Thinly sliced beef stir-fried gently over low flame with spicy ginger and fresh scallions for a tender, flavorful entree. This Chinese-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, fresh ginger, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 against the grain beef sirloin
• 2 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
• 4 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over low flame until shimmering but not smoking. Add 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 4 scallions cut into 2-inch pieces. Stir-fry gently for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef to the wok in a single layer. Stir-fry over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and tender.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 2 tsp sesame oil and sprinkle 1/2 tsp black pepper over the beef. Toss to combine and remove from heat immediately. Serve with steamed rice or noodles.