Stir-Fry Beef with Garlic and Ginger, Served over Rice

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A quick, flavorful stir-fry with tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a savory-sweet sauce, served over fluffy rice. This asian-inspired asian ready in about 30 minutes pairs divided soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, cornstarch for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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.

★ 4.4 (8 ratings) Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz flank steak, 1 tbsp soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and 1 tbsp cornstarch; toss to coat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add 1 tbsp minced ginger and 4 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 red bell pepper and 1 cup broccoli florets; stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  3. Step 3: Add beef and remaining 1 tbsp soy sauce to the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes until beef is no longer pink. Stir in 1/4 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp sesame oil, then cook for 1 more minute until sauce thickens slightly. Serve immediately over 1 cup cooked white rice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fry Beef with Garlic and Ginger, Served over Rice take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (20 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-Fry Beef with Garlic and Ginger, Served over Rice?

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 divided soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fry Beef with Garlic and Ginger, Served over Rice?

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-Fry Beef with Garlic and Ginger, Served over Rice for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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-Fry Beef with Garlic and Ginger, Served over Rice?

Asian asian 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.

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