Stir-Fried Cantonese Beef with Ginger and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Tender beef strips stir-fried with fresh ginger and scallions in a savory Cantonese-style sauce, delivering a fragrant and flavorful dish. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz flank steak
1 tbsp, finely julienned fresh ginger
3 stalks, cut into 2-inch lengths scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Slice 12 oz flank steak into thin 1/4-inch strips against the grain and toss with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce to marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering, then add the marinated beef strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender; remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp finely julienned fresh ginger and 3 stalks scallions cut into 2-inch lengths, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Return the beef to the wok along with 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil; stir well and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.