Pan-Seared Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

Quick and vibrant beef stir fry with crisp vegetables tossed in a savory garlic-ginger sauce, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, 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 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

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using; set sauce aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still slightly pink; remove steak from skillet and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, then toss in 1 sliced red bell pepper, 2 cups broccoli florets, and 1 large julienned carrot; stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return the cooked beef to the skillet, pour the prepared sauce over, and stir frequently for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.