Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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Quick stir-fry of tender beef strips infused with garlic and fresh thyme, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This Asian Fusion-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, garlic cloves, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced beef sirloin
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 stalks, sliced thin scallions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme to the oil, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin and 1/2 tsp black pepper, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until beef is mostly cooked but still tender.
Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil, tossing to coat the beef evenly. Cook for an additional 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the beef.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced scallions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.