Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Ginger in Hoisin Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with aromatic garlic and fresh ginger, coated in a savory hoisin glaze that perfectly balances sweet and umami flavors. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 stalks scallions, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned but still tender.
2. Step 2: Push the beef to one side of the wok and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the cleared side. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir the garlic and ginger into the beef and add 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 2 sliced scallions, sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds on top, and serve immediately with steamed rice.