Soy-Ginger Glazed Korean Stir-Fried Beef with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried in a savory soy-ginger sauce with fresh scallions for a vibrant and satisfying meal. This Korean recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, brown sugar 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef slices in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 4 sliced scallions to the skillet and stir-fry for another 1 minute until scallions are slightly softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and toss to combine. Serve immediately with steamed rice.