Stir-Fried Beef with Black Bean Sauce and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with fragrant garlic and fermented black bean sauce for a rich, umami-packed dish. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed and roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks green onions, sliced
1 tsp ginger, minced
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce until evenly coated; set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Step 3: Add the marinated beef slices in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they start to brown but are still tender.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fermented black beans, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Step 5: Toss in 2 sliced green onions, stir for 30 seconds, then remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice.