Mandarin-Style Beef Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Tender flank steak with a sweet-savory Mandarin glaze, paired with crisp vegetables for a vibrant weeknight meal. This chinese-inspired beef ready in about 32 minutes pairs soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp, minced ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1, sliced red bell pepper
• 1, julienned carrot
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss to coat and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 2 tbsp minced ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant — do not brown.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned, then push to the side. Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 julienned carrot, and 1 cup broccoli florets, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 1/4 cup water, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar. Pour over the stir-fry, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients (about 1 minute).