Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Scallions and Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with fresh ginger and scallions in a savory soy sauce glaze. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 20 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain beef sirloin
1 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
4 stalks, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
1 tsp brown sugar
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over high heat in a large wok until shimmering. Add the beef slices in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-high and add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp water to the wok. Stir and bring the sauce to a simmer, cooking for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Return the beef to the wok along with 4 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the sauce coats all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.