Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Scallions and Soy Glaze
A quick stir-fry featuring tender beef strips infused with fresh ginger and scallions, finished with a savory soy glaze. This chinese-inspired beef ready in about 25 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 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 beef sirloin
- 1 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
- 4, sliced into 2-inch lengths scallions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tsp cornstarch, set aside for 10 minutes to tenderize.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef slices in a single layer and stir-fry for 2 minutes until just browned but still tender; remove from wok.
- Step 3: Lower heat to medium-high, add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 4 sliced scallions and 3 tbsp soy sauce along with 1 tsp brown sugar, stir to combine and let the sauce bubble for 1 minute.
- Step 5: Mix 2 tbsp water with 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth, pour into the wok, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the scallions.
- Step 6: Return the beef to the wok, drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over all, and toss everything together for 1 minute to evenly coat and warm through before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Scallions and Soy Glaze 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 Ginger Beef with Scallions and Soy Glaze?
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 beef sirloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Scallions and Soy Glaze?
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 Ginger Beef with Scallions and Soy Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Ginger Beef with Scallions and Soy Glaze?
Chinese beef 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
- ★★★★★
Loved it! My family devoured it.
- ★★★★☆
Cooked it for date night and it was a hit, though it took longer than expected.
- ★★★★☆
Slightly bland, could use more garlic.
