By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 3, 2026

Ginger Beef Stir Fry

Serves 6

240 cal · 55 min

Ginger Beef Stir Fry

Recipe GLPR8d6c8a3cf08c8c

4.0(1)
Asian
Main Course
55 min
240 cal
Servings: 6
Stovetop
SNAP eligible

A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender beef strips coated in a savory-sweet ginger sauce with a subtle kick of heat. Fresh ginger, cumin, and chili flakes create an aromatic, well-balanced dish that comes together in under an hour.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

5 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 pounds beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced thin

2 cups sliced vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, or mushrooms)

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, chili pepper flakes, and ground cumin until well combined. Set the sauce aside.

  2. Pat the beef slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve better browning.

  3. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the beef for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Transfer to a plate.

  4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

  5. Add the sliced vegetables and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp and cooked through.

  6. Return the cooked beef to the skillet along with the prepared sauce. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce coats the beef and vegetables evenly.

  7. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

This is a straightforward stir-fry that checks most boxes for Charlotte cooks. All ingredients are available at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, or Walmart without a special trip—ginger, garlic, and green onions are standard produce, and rice vinegar and soy sauce live in the international aisle. The real cost driver is the beef sirloin, which will run $12–15 for 1.5–2 pounds depending on current pricing, landing the dish at roughly $3–3.50 per serving before rice. The stated 55 minutes is honest if you measure from the moment you start cutting; actual hands-on time runs closer to 40 minutes with cleanup, which is reasonable for a weeknight. It's a solid family dish that doesn't demand constant attention once the pan is hot, and because it's vegetable-forward with tender beef and a glossy sauce, it reheats decently the next day if you keep the components slightly separate. The only friction is that "mixed vegetables" is vague—you'll need to decide whether that means broccoli, snap peas, and carrots (standard), which is fine, or something else, which might shift both shopping and actual cook time.

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