One-Pot Garlic-Sesame Beef & Green Bean Stir-Fry (20-Minute Recipe)
This quick and easy one-pot stir-fry features tender beef strips tossed with crisp green beans in a savory garlic-sesame sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's a wholesome, gluten-free meal ready in just 20 minutes.
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 3 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or canola)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
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Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 minuteHeat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced beef and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned but not cooked through. Remove beef to a plate.
⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ Medium-highAdd green beans and red bell pepper to the same pan. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until they start to soften.
⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ Medium-highAdd garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
🌡️ Medium-highReturn beef to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir everything together. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens.
⏱️ 3 minutes 🌡️ Medium-highServe immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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