Stir-Fried Beef with Chili Garlic Sauce and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried in a spicy chili garlic sauce with fresh scallions, perfect for a quick and flavorful Asian street-style meal. This Asian-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp vegetable oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 small, thinly sliced fresh red chili
4, sliced into 2-inch lengths scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 thinly sliced fresh red chili to the hot oil, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 4: Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until beef is browned and just cooked through.
Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
Step 6: Add 4 scallions sliced into 2-inch lengths and stir-fry for an additional 30 seconds until scallions are bright and slightly tender.
Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.