Stir-Fried Beef with Sesame and Ginger
Quick-cooked beef strips with fresh ginger and sesame in a savory-sweet sauce, served with mixed vegetables. This chinese-inspired asian ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced flank steak, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, thinly sliced flank steak
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, grated ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 cups, such as bell peppers and snap peas mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine 8 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add 2 cups mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 3: Add marinated steak and its marinade to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until steak is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Step 4: Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water to form a slurry. Pour into wok, stirring until sauce thickens and coats ingredients, about 1 minute.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Beef with Sesame and Ginger 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 Sesame and Ginger?
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 thinly sliced flank steak from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Beef with Sesame and Ginger?
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 Sesame and Ginger for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Sesame and Ginger?
Chinese asian 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Best stir-fry I've made! The sesame and ginger combo is perfect.
- ★★★★☆
My family loved it, but the beef was a bit chewy.
- ★★★★☆
Slightly bland, but the ginger was fresh. I'll add more soy next time.
