Skillet-Crisped Beef and Scallion Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Quick stir fry featuring thin slices of beef seared to crisp edges and tossed with fresh scallions in a savory soy-ginger sauce. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, scallions, soy sauce 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
• 4 stalks cut into 2-inch pieces scallions
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef slices in a single layer and sear without stirring for 2 minutes until edges are browned and crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip beef and add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the skillet, stirring quickly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp oyster sauce, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Add 4 scallions cut into 2-inch pieces, tossing for 1 minute until scallions soften and beef is coated with sauce. Serve immediately with steamed rice.