Southeast Asian Lemongrass Beef Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

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A fragrant stir-fry featuring tender beef strips infused with lemongrass, garlic, and a tangy soy-lime sauce, capturing the essence of Southeast Asian regional cuisine. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, lemongrass stalk, finely minced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
2 tbsp lemongrass stalk, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
for serving steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp finely minced lemongrass, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Toss to coat and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just browned.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 1/4 cup sliced green onions and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice.