Stir-Fried Sesame Beef with Scallions and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

Tender slices of beef stir-fried with fresh ginger, scallions, and a savory sesame-soy glaze for a fragrant and satisfying dish. This Chinese recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• 4 stalks scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water; stir until smooth to make the sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, then add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer; stir-fry for 2 minutes until the edges brown but meat is still pink inside.
3. Step 3: Add 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 4 sliced scallion stalks; stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour the prepared soy-sesame sauce into the wok along with 2 tbsp sesame oil and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using; cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the top before serving.