Stir-Fried Beef with Quarter-Hour Ginger-Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Tender strips of beef tossed in a fragrant ginger-garlic sauce cooked in just 15 minutes for a quick and satisfying stir-fry. This Asian Fusion-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, fresh ginger, minced 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp brown sugar
2, sliced on bias green onions
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth to make the ginger-garlic sauce.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
Step 3: Pour in the ginger-garlic sauce mixture and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Step 4: Toss in 2 sliced green onions and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, stir well for 30 seconds, then remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.