Weeknight Beef Stir-Fry with Charcoal-Charred Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A quick stir-fry featuring tender beef strips and vegetables charred to a smoky finish, ideal for casual dinners with a depth of flavor and vibrant textures. This Thai recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 3, sliced on a bias green onions
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• 4 cups, for serving cooked jasmine rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp cornstarch in a bowl; let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef and sear undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a light char, then stir-fry for an additional 1 minute until just cooked through. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the wok, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper and 2 cups broccoli florets to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, allowing some edges to char and soften while maintaining crunch.
5. Step 5: Return beef to the wok along with 3 sliced green onions and 3 tbsp water. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.
6. Step 6: Serve hot over 4 cups cooked jasmine rice for a casual, flavorful meal.