Stir-Fried Medium Rare Beef with Garlic and Scallions

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

Quick stir-fried beef cooked to medium rare with fragrant garlic and fresh scallions, perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs flank steak, garlic cloves, 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.

Ingredients

• 10 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 10 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until the edges turn brown but the center remains medium rare.
3. Step 3: Push the beef to one side and add 4 minced garlic cloves and 3 sliced scallions to the empty side. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Mix 2 tbsp water and 1 tbsp sesame oil, then pour into the wok to deglaze and create a light sauce. Toss everything together for 1 minute until evenly coated.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.