Spiced Beef Stir Fry

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

A savory stir fry using three-quarters lean beef strips tossed in a balanced blend of spices for a rich and hearty meal. This Asian recipe (high protein), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs lean beef sirloin strips, vegetable oil, garlic cloves 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

• 12 oz lean beef sirloin strips
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger root
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2, sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger root, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz lean beef sirloin strips and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned but still tender.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, toss in 2 sliced scallions and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.