Stir-Fried Cantonese Beef with Scallion and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Tender slices of beef quickly stir-fried with aromatic ginger and scallions, finished with a savory soy-based sauce that highlights classic Cantonese flavors. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, thinly sliced against the grain beef sirloin
1 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
3 stalks, sliced into 2-inch lengths scallions
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 8 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, and 1/4 tsp white pepper in a bowl; set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the marinated beef to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to brown but the center is still tender.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp water; continue to stir-fry for another minute until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Step 5: Toss in 3 sliced scallions and stir-fry for 30 seconds more until scallions are wilted but still bright green. Serve immediately.