Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Scallion Soy Glaze

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

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with fresh ginger and scallions in a savory soy glaze perfect for weeknight dinners. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, fresh ginger, scallions 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
2 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
4 stalks, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp water
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water; stir until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until beef is browned but slightly pink inside. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-high, add 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 4 sliced scallion stalks to the wok, stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Return beef to the wok, pour in the soy sauce mixture and 1 tbsp sesame oil, tossing everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.