Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp vegetables, coated in a savory garlic soy glaze perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger to form the garlic soy glaze.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 8 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1 julienned red bell pepper to the wok, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Return the beef to the wok along with the garlic soy glaze. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Stir-Fried Beef and Vegetables with Garlic Soy Glaze?

Asian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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