23 Stir-Fry Recipes to Make for a Quick, Delicious Dinner at Home

This one-pan technique also makes cleaning up a breeze.

spicy basil stir-fry served on rice
Credit: Justin Walker

When you need a quick, delicious dinner, try our stir-fry recipes. They use a fantastic assortment of vegetables—and a wide range of proteins, including shrimp, pork, beef, chicken, and turkey. Plus, it comes together fast: All take less than an hour, and some go from pantry to plate in just 15 minutes. That means that on busy weeknights, you can have a delicious dinner for four on-the-table stat. Save even more prep time by cooking perfect white rice ahead—because what's a stir-fry without this staple grain?

A stir fry is a great way to add more vegetables to your plate, and it's also a chance to enjoy different flavors, like fresh ginger and garlic, toasted sesame oil, chili sauce, and oyster sauce. Whether you use a wok or a skillet, these stir-fry recipes will become weekly dinner favorites.

01 of 23

Cashew Shrimp

spicy cashew shrimp with rice
Credit: Justin Walker

We're starting fast: This entrée will be on the table in 20 minutes. Roasted cashews and celery bring crunch, while oyster sauce, garlic, and ginger add a big flavor to sautéed shrimp.

02 of 23

Spicy Pork-and-Pineapple Stir-Fry

pork and pineapple stir fry
Credit: Justin Walker

One tablespoon of Sriracha brings fiery flavor to this stir-fry recipe that also features a nutritious combination of red bell pepper, green beans, and pineapple.

03 of 23

Ginger-Peanut Turkey Stir-Fry

Ginger-Peanut Turkey Stir-Fry
Credit: Justin Walker

Lean ground turkey is sautéed, then mixed with tart lime juice, light brown sugar, salty fish sauce, creamy peanut butter, and chili-garlic sauce in this irresistible stir-fry recipe.

04 of 23

Broiled Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry With Water Chestnuts

beef stir-fry with broccoli and water chestnuts in blue bowl atop pink table cloth
Credit: Bryan Gardner

Most stir-fry recipes call for sautéing meat or vegetables, but this recipe calls for broiling all ingredients—skirt steak and broccoli florets in a savory sauce—on a sheet pan in the oven for just about 10 minutes.

05 of 23

Lemon Chicken Stir-Fry With Green Beans

lemon chicken with green beans and rice
Credit: Justin Walker

Bright and light, this quick dinner calls for boneless, skinless chicken breasts tossed with cornstarch, which are sautéed until crispy and cooked through. Chicken broth, lemon zest, sugar, and sesame oil build flavor in the final few minutes of cooking.

06 of 23

Stir-Fried Asparagus

Stir fried asparagus
Credit:

Jake Sternquist

Looking for a simple stir-fry side dish? Here, you only need 10 minutes and minimal ingredients to create our easiest stir-fry ever.

07 of 23

Gingery Pork-and-Broccoli Stir-Fry

pork-and-broccoli stir-fry
Credit: Marcus Nilsson

Fresh ginger, garlic cloves, chili paste, lime juice, and brown sugar flavor this bold entrée. Like many stir-fry recipes, it has a long list of ingredients, but once you've prepped them, the recipe is quick and easy to prepare.

08 of 23

Shrimp-and-Basil Glass-Noodle Stir-Fry

shrimp basil glass noodle stir fry
Credit: Christopher Testani

Sticky glass noodles bring a visually appealing, translucent quality to this eye-catching stir-fry dish that will captivate hungry eaters with its assortment of shrimp, sugar snap peas, shiitake mushrooms, and scrambled eggs.

09 of 23

Moo Shu Pork Stir-Fry

Moo-Shu-Pork Stir-Fry
Credit: Chris Simpson

A combination of pork tenderloin and shiitake mushrooms adds plenty of might to this family-friendly stir-fry recipe. The meat is sautéed with an umami-packed mixture of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar.

10 of 23

Bay Scallop Stir-Fry

med103901h_0708_stirfry.jpg

The sweet, mild flavor of scallops gets amped up by using an intense combo of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and ginger. Serve on top of rice for a decadent take-out-like dish.

11 of 23

Tofu-Celery Stir-Fry

Tofu-Celery Stir-Fry
Credit: Chris Simpson

A plant-based stir-fry? Sign us up! Although celery is the start of this dish, the tofu provides the protein. Don't forget the ginger, scallions, chili-garlic sauce, and cilantro to kick up the flavor.

12 of 23

Stir-Fried Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp

Stir-Fried Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp
Credit: Kate Sears

Juicy pineapple, ginger, and apricot jam build the base for this colorful stir-fry shrimp recipe that's easy on the eyes and delicious.

13 of 23

Beef and Broccoli With Black-Bean Garlic Sauce

Beef and Broccoli with Black-Bean Garlic Sauce recipe
Credit: Yuki Sugiura

What really sets this beef-and-broccoli stir-fry apart is the addition of black-bean garlic sauce, made with fermented black beans and chili paste. Trust us—a speedy meal that's better than any take-out!

14 of 23

Beef Stroganoff Stir-Fry

beef stroganoff stir-fry
Credit: Romulo Yanes

A modern take on the old-fashioned beef recipe, this version omits the sour cream in order to highlight the flavor of smoked paprika, cremini mushrooms, and skirt steak.

15 of 23

Stir-Fried Chicken with Bok Choy

Stir-Fried Chicken with Bok Choy
Credit: Romulo Yanes

This 20-minute stir-fry recipe is fast, and we mean it. Be sure to prep all your ingredients ahead and by the end of sauteeing, add the bok choy until slightly wilts, about 1 minute or so. Serve with rice.

16 of 23

Spicy Basil Chicken Stir-Fry

spicy basil stir-fry served on rice
Credit: Justin Walker

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are dressed up with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and a little bit of sugar in this quick dinner. The heat comes from minced serrano chiles, which are sautéed with the chicken, along with garlic and shallots.

17 of 23

Steak and Asparagus Stir-Fry

stir-fry-044-mmsl-d109976.jpg

Take steak in a whole new direction by stir-frying it with asparagus, fresh ginger, Thai chile peppers, and scallions in this 20-minute recipe.

18 of 23

Broccoli and Pork Stir-Fry

Broccoli and Pork Stir-Fry

The zest and juice from an orange bring brightness to this rich and savory stir-fry recipe.

19 of 23

Pad See Ew

pad-see-ew-102935768.jpg
Credit: Martyna Szczesna

This skirt steak, broccoli, and noodle stir-fry dish get some serious heat from three Thai bird chiles, which are thinly sliced, pickled, and served on top.

20 of 23

Spicy Shrimp and Brussels Sprout Stir-Fry

spicy shrimp and brussels sprouts

Packed with color and texture, this 20-minute dinner showcases Brussels sprouts, bean sprouts, scallions, and shrimp.

21 of 23

Beef, Snap Pea, and Asparagus Stir-Fry

med105604_0610_beef_snap_ht.jpg

One of the things we love about stir-fry is how the vegetables are crispy on the outside but tender inside. Here, sliced New York strip steak is stir-fried with asparagus, snap peas, garlic, and fresh ginger in a cast-iron skillet (you could use a wok!).

22 of 23

Spicy Shrimp-and-Broccoli Stir-Fry

shrimp and broccoli stir-fry
Credit: Johnny Miller

Here's a streamlined stir-fry recipe made with five ingredients, including store-bought chili-garlic sauce.

23 of 23

Cauliflower Rice Stir-Fry

wk1-d-stirfry-020-mld109440.jpg

This vegetable-packed dish starts with cauliflower rice (we have instructions for making your own, or you can use store-bought). The cauliflower is steamed with vegetable broth to become the perfect grain substitute in this simple stir-fry of broccoli, carrot, red bell pepper, and red onion.  

Related Articles