Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Scallions and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Tender strips of beef tossed in a savory ginger and soy sauce glaze, enhanced with fresh scallions and toasted sesame seeds for a fragrant stir-fry. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, fresh ginger, garlic 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 4, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp, freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Lower heat to medium-high and add 2 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the same pan; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 3 tbsp water, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the pan along with 4 sliced scallions and 2 tsp sesame oil; toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the beef is tender and the scallions soften.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the stir-fry just before serving for a nutty aroma and crunch.