Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Black Pepper Dust

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Sliced beef stir-fried with garlic and a punchy black pepper dust seasoning that enhances the savory, aromatic flavors. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, garlic cloves, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks, chopped green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tsp black pepper powder until well coated. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add the marinated beef and stir-fry continuously for 4-5 minutes until the beef edges are just crisp and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle an additional 1/2 tsp black pepper powder over the beef and toss to coat evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 chopped green onions before serving.