Stir-Fried Beef and Morning Glory with Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

Quick stir-fry of tender beef and crunchy morning glory greens in a savory garlic sauce, a classic Vietnamese vegetable dish. This Vietnamese recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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

• 10 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 8 cups morning glory (water spinach), trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 10 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is mostly cooked and starting to brown around the edges.
3. Step 3: Add 8 cups of morning glory cut into 3-inch pieces, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp water. Stir-fry constantly for 2-3 minutes until the greens are bright green and just tender but still crisp.
4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with steamed rice.