Quick Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried swiftly with garlic and fresh scallions in a savory sauce, delivering a fast and flavorful Asian-inspired dish. This Chinese-inspired Instant Pot recipe (high protein, gluten free option), ready in about 18 minutes, pairs flank steak, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 8 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
4 stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Set this sauce aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 20 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Add 12 ounces of thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is mostly cooked and starting to brown at the edges.
Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and continue stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
Step 6: Toss in 4 stalks of scallions cut into 2-inch pieces and stir-fry for 30 seconds until the scallions are bright green but still crisp.
Step 7: Season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, remove from heat, and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.