Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Baby Bok Choy

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp baby bok choy and aromatic garlic, finished with a savory soy-ginger sauce. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 20 minutes pairs halved lengthwise baby bok choy, vegetable oil, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 8 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef from the wok and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burned.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cups halved baby bok choy and stir-fry for 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
  5. Step 5: Return the beef to the wok. Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl and pour over the beef and bok choy. Stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Baby Bok Choy take to make?

Total time is about 20 minutes (10 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 with Garlic and Baby Bok Choy?

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 vegetable oil from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Baby Bok Choy?

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 with Garlic and Baby Bok Choy for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 with Garlic and Baby Bok Choy?

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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