Quick Stir-Fried Sesame Beef with Scallions

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with fragrant sesame oil and scallions for a savory dish ready in under 20 minutes. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 18 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 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: 8 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp brown sugar until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the hot oil, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Toss in 4 sliced scallions and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, stir-frying for another 1 minute until scallions are slightly wilted but still bright green.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a quick, flavorful stir-fry.

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