Quick Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Tender strips of beef and crisp green beans stir-fried with fresh ginger and garlic, ready in under 20 minutes for a satisfying dinner. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
3, minced garlic cloves
10 oz, trimmed and halved green beans
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2, thinly sliced scallions
1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

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 stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 2: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add 10 oz trimmed green beans and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 3: Return the beef to the pan and add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top, and serve immediately.