Stir-Fried Beef with Spicy Garlic Soy Glaze

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Juicy strips of beef quickly stir-fried with garlic and a bold soy sauce glaze accented by chili for a satisfying kick. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1/4 tsp black pepper and set aside. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add the steak in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove the beef from the wok and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium-high, add 4 finely chopped garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp brown sugar into the wok, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return the beef to the wok, tossing to coat evenly with the spicy garlic soy glaze. Cook for another minute to warm through.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onion stalks and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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