Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic, Ginger, and Scallions

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with fragrant garlic, ginger, and scallions in a savory soy-based sauce, perfect over steamed rice. This chinese-inspired beef ready in about 20 minutes pairs vegetable oil, thinly sliced garlic cloves, minced fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 390 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until beef is browned but still tender.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 chopped scallions, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water and stir continuously until sauce thickens and coats the beef, about 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the top. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic, Ginger, and Scallions 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, Ginger, and Scallions?

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, Ginger, and Scallions?

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, Ginger, and Scallions for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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, Ginger, and Scallions?

Chinese 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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