Quick Stir-Fried Garlic Beef with Sesame and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

A speedy stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef infused with toasted sesame and fresh scallions for a savory Asian weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 17 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 320 calories and feeds 3, 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
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 4 stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and sear for 2 minutes without stirring until browned on one side.
2. Step 2: Stir-fry the beef for an additional 1 minute until mostly cooked, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 4 sliced scallions. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.