Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Spring Onions

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Quick stir-fried beef slices tossed with aromatic ginger and crisp spring onions, finished with a savory soy glaze. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, fresh ginger, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add the coated beef slices in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until browned but still tender.
  4. Step 4: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl. Pour this sauce over the beef along with 4 sliced spring onion stalks cut into 2-inch pieces.
  5. Step 5: Stir-fry everything together for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Spring Onions take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (15 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 Ginger and Spring Onions?

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 flank steak, thinly sliced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Beef with Ginger and Spring Onions?

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 Ginger and Spring Onions for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Ginger and Spring Onions?

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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