Spiced Asian Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a savory soy glaze for a flavorful Asian-inspired dish. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, soy sauce, dark 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark sesame oil
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark sesame oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just browned and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Toss in 2 sliced green onions and stir for another 30 seconds to combine.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.