Our Favorite Stir-Fry Recipes

When you’re looking for a great low-maintenance meal, look no further than the stir-fry. These recipes, from classic combinations to inspired twists, are a breeze to prepare and great for using up whatever meat and veggies you have on hand.

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Chicken Stir-Fry

We love this simple stir-fry. Tyler dresses up boneless, skinless chicken breast and fresh veggies with a few tablespoons of store-bought teriyaki sauce for a dish that’s quick and delicious.

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Beef Stir-Fry

Trisha says, "The best thing about a stir-fry is that you can substitute the vegetables you like most."

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Shrimp Stir-Fry

Shrimp is a weeknight timesaver that belongs in everyone's arsenal. Ree uses it in this veggie-filled stir-fry, perfect for those nights when you don't have a minute to spare.

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Bacon and Egg Stir-Fry

Who says you can’t stir-fry breakfast? Serve this bacon and egg stir-fry over rice for a morning meal that’s worth waking up for.

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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

This simple weeknight stir-fry is comforting and satisfying. The broccoli stems are used to add textural contrast and also to help bulk up the dish. And, why waste them?

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Shrimp Stir-Fry

This shrimp stir-fry recipe is simple and fast. It cooks in about 5 minutes, so be sure to prep all your ingredients and cook the rice in advance.

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Spicy Cauliflower Stir-Fry

Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian main or a veggie-packed side dish, Ree’s stir-fry has you covered. She tosses cauliflower with hot sauce and scallions for a fiery dish that’s ready to eat in just 16 minutes.

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Asparagus and Chicken Stir-Fry

Skip the take-out tonight and make your own stir-fry starring asparagus and chicken in a flavorful soy-ginger marinade.

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Ground Turkey Enchilada Stir-Fry with Couscous

An enchilada, by definition, is a corn tortilla filled with various ingredients and drenched in cheese and sauce. This recipe doesn't involve any rolling of tortillas, nor does it require copious amounts of cheese. However, every bite will remind you of the flavors of this popular comfort food.

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Tofu-Vegetable Stir-Fry

This vegetarian dinner is both hearty and satisfying thanks to tofu and meaty mushrooms.

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Spicy Beef Stir-Fry

Spice up your weeknights with this easy and flavorful stir-fry. Fresh ginger and red chiles contribute tons of zingy flavor that’s tempered by a pinch of sugar and salty-sweet oyster sauce.

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Spicy Stir-Fry with Scallops

The best part about scallops? They cook up in just four minutes, leaving plenty of time to stir-fry the veggies and whip up a savory sauce that’s ready to go in less than half an hour.

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Freezer Bag Chicken Fajita Stir-Fry

This Mexican-inspired stir-fry is the perfect quick weekend project: peppers, onions and chicken are tossed with a chili-spiced oil and frozen.

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Ginger Pork and Eggplant Stir-Fry

Eggplant, bell pepper and pork come together in this filling dish, which incorporates plenty of fresh ginger for bright and beautiful flavor.

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Chicken, Pepper and Corn Stir-Fry

An easy tip to follow when cooking and eating healthy is "Eat the rainbow," and this colorful stir-fry is a great way to start. We use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts because a little goes a long way.

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Thai Shrimp Stir-Fry with Tomatoes and Basil

You won't have to sacrifice taste or satisfaction to save calories with our Thai Shrimp Stir-Fry. With 400 fewer calories than a similar sized serving of shrimp scampi, this is a dish worth trying.

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Pork and Noodle Stir-Fry

Pre-cut veggies are a total time-saver in this quick and easy stir-fry recipe.

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Pot Roast Stir-Fry

This budget-friendly recipe takes the flavors and elements of a traditional pot roast and reinterprets it as a quick-cooking stir-fry. Half a pound of beef makes enough for four!

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Bacon and Kimchi Noodle Stir-Fry

Salty bacon and sour kimchi complement each other when stir-fried together with broccolini and Chinese egg noodles.

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Easy Stir-Fry Sauce

Here's a way to elevate any stir-fry, especially when you are making it from leftover veggies and meat that are lingering in your refrigerator. Pro tip: You can use half of it as a marinade for your proteins before you add them to the skillet. It also makes a tasty dipping sauce for steamed dumplings or pot-stickers.

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Shrimp and Dumpling Stir-Fry

Stir-fry frozen veggie dumplings with quick-cooking shrimp for a no-sweat dinner that’s ready in a snap.

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Chicken Satay Stir-Fry with Orange Scented Jasmine Rice

Hundreds of five-star reviews don’t lie — Rachael’s recipe is a keeper. She whips up a satay sauce for her Thai-inspired dish, which features chicken, oranges and plenty of fresh veggies.

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15-Minute Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Tofu sometimes gets a reputation for being bland, but that's not the case in this quick stir-fry. We toss meaty baked tofu in a spicy Asian marinade with tons of bold flavor. Packaged stir-fry mix and pre-sliced shiitake mushrooms can easily be found in the produce section of most grocery stores, and make it possible for this healthy meal to come together in 15 minutes or less.

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Kung Pao Turkey Stir-Fry

Inspired by your favorite takeout dish, this recipe makes the most of leftover turkey. Don’t forget the peanuts for crunch!

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Chicken Stir-Fry

In my home, one of our go-to dishes for Chinese takeout is chicken and broccoli. It’s so flavorful and never dry! The secret to the super tender meat is velveting, the technique of cooking marinated proteins briefly in hot oil. I wanted to replicate the same flavors and textures at home in a budget-friendly way. With just a few fresh vegetables, lots of pantry condiments and only one chicken breast, this recipe will serve four. If you have any leftovers or are meal planning, the velveting technique ensures that the chicken will remain succulent even when reheated.

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