Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry with Bok Choy and Rice Noodles

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Tender flank steak bathed in a spicy-sweet glaze, paired with crisp bok choy and springy rice noodles for a perfectly balanced meal. This Asian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 500 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine flank steak, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, and 1 tbsp cornstarch; mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned, then remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same wok, add sliced onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and minced ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add chopped bok choy and stir-fry for 3 minutes until wilted and tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Return steak to wok, then add 2 tbsp ground Szechuan peppercorns, 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce, and 1/4 cup chicken stock; stir to combine and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Add cooked rice noodles and toss until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.

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