Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry Meal Prep
Meal prep doesn’t have to be boring — and this Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry proves it. Made with tender beef mince cooked in a sticky homemade teriyaki glaze, tossed through garlicky noodles and fresh greens, this recipe brings big takeout flavour in a quick, high-protein meal prep.
Everything cooks fast in one wok, it’s perfectly glossy, and it reheats beautifully for the week ahead. Whether you’re chasing something easy for lunches or just want to ditch plain chicken and rice, this is the kind of meal prep that actually feels worth eating.
Ingredients
Beef & Sauce
- 800g (1.7lb) - Beef Mince (5% Fat)
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Peanut Oil
- 4 - Garlic Cloves, Grated
- 5g (0.2oz) - Ginger, Peeled & Grated
- ⅓ Cup +1 Tbsp (100ml) - Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- ¼ Cup (60ml) - Mirin or Rice Wine
- 2 tsp (8g) - Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp (20ml) - Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp (14g) - Unsalted Butter
- Spring Onion, Garnish
- Salt & Pepper
Garlic Noodles
- 400g (14oz) - Noodles of Choice
- 2 Tbsp (40ml) - Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp (10ml) - Sesame Oil
- 2 - Garlic Cloves, Grated
- Ground White Pepper
Greens
- 2 Bunches - Broccolini or Pak Choy
- 1 tsp (5ml) - Sesame Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
Make The Sauce Base
- Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Set aside.
Cook The Beef
- Heat the oil in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up and letting it brown and caramelise.
Glaze It
- Pour in the sauce and toss to coat. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, until the mixture is thick, sticky, and glossy. Stir in the butter to finish and turn off the heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced spring onion.
Cook The Noodles
- Cook noodles for 2 minutes less than the packet instructions, then drain. In a pan, heat the sesame oil and garlic for 30 seconds. Add the noodles and soy sauce, and toss for 1 minute, until glossy and fragrant.
Blanch The Greens
- Cook broccolini in boiling salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and toss with sesame oil, salt and pepper.
Assemble
- Add noodles to each container, top with greens, then finish with sticky beef and a spoonful of glaze. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onion.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Storage Instructions
Store the teriyaki beef, garlic noodles, and greens in airtight containers once completely cooled. This meal prep will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days, or can be frozen for up to 3 months for longer storage.
If freezing, make sure the containers are sealed properly to prevent ice crystals from forming. For best results, allow the portions to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. The noodles and beef will both hold their texture really well when stored correctly, and the sauce will stay glossy once reheated.
Reheating Instructions
To reheat, microwave for 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even heating. If the sauce has thickened in the fridge, add a small splash of water or soy sauce before heating to loosen it up and bring back that rich, sticky glaze.
For the greens, you can either store them in the same container or separately to keep them vibrant. If frozen, they’ll reheat fine, but for the freshest texture, blanch or pan-fry a quick batch while your meal is warming up.
This recipe is designed to stay tender, saucy, and full of flavour all week — perfect for quick lunches or easy dinners straight from the fridge or freezer.
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