Spiced Beef Stir-Fry with Toasted Sesame and Chili

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A quick stir-fry combining tender strips of beef with toasted sesame seeds and a spicy chili sauce for a warming, flavorful dinner. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs flank steak, sesame oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 7 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp dried red chili flakes. Marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef strips to the wok, spreading them out, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just cooked through and slightly caramelized.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the beef and toss to combine for 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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