Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Star Anise

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

A fragrant Asian stir-fry featuring tender beef slices cooked with garlic and the aromatic warmth of star anise for a balanced, savory dish. This Asian-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
2 whole pods star anise
3, sliced scallions
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper

Woks that get real sear at home → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine, and 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated; let marinate 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 2 whole star anise pods; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 4: Add marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until beef is mostly cooked and lightly browned.
Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tsp brown sugar and 1/2 tsp black pepper over beef and stir well to coat.
Step 6: Add 3 sliced scallions and stir-fry another minute until scallions soften slightly.
Step 7: Remove star anise pods before serving the beef hot with steamed rice or noodles.