21 Family-Approved Stir-Fry Recipes That Are Better Than Takeout
Stir-fry meals are the ultimate dinner! Fast, flavorful, nutritious, and super delicious. Whether you’re craving a classic like beef and broccoli or something a bit more creative, you and your family will love these recipes.
Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This ground beef stir fry delicious, but it’s also nutritious and has protein, produce, carbs (energy), and flavor, plus you probably have the sauce ingredients in your pantry!
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Healthy Orange Chicken
This orange chicken is ready in just 30 minutes, made with everyday ingredients, and contains all the components I look for in a healthy meal – protein, produce, carbs, and flavor! It’s a family-favorite.
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Pad Woon Sen (Thai Glass Noodles Stir Fry)
Your family will love this vegetarian version of Pad Woon Sen. Thai glass noodles are covered in a sweet and salty sauce with stir-fried cabbage, carrots, tomato, onion, and mung bean sprouts. This colorful and flavorful meal is sure to become a family favorite stir-fry recipe!
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Moo Shu Shrimp
This moo shu shrimp is nutritious, it’s fast (just 20 minutes), and it’s totally delicious. You’ll love making this classic takeout dish at home.
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Pepper Steak Stir-Fry
This easy pepper steak recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and it’s better than takeout! It’s got everything I look for in a meal (from both a nutrition and an enjoyment standpoint): carbs, veggies, protein, and FLAVOR! Not only does it taste incredible, but it’s also easy to make and made with simple ingredients.
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Easy Ground Turkey Stir-Fry
This easy recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes and is loaded with protein, veggies, and a flavorful sweet and savory stir-fry sauce that’s made with pantry staples. It’s a perfect weeknight dinner as it’s a great source of protein and cooks up in no time.
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Chicken Teriyaki
Teriyaki chicken stir fry is a little sweet, a little savory, and totally delicious. You’ll love that it’s made with simple ingredients and takes less than 15 minutes to pull together, perfect for weeknight dinners. Hold onto the recipe for this homemade teriyaki sauce, it’s also delicious on pork, salmon, and shrimp!
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Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry (Chinese Takeout Style)
If you are craving a comforting and wholesome meal that’s easy to prepare, this Chinese chicken and broccoli stir-fry is the answer. Just as good as take-out, but healthier, and full of savory balanced flavors that you will love.
Get the Recipe: Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry (Chinese Takeout Style).
Thai Oyster Mushroom Noodle Stir Fry
You will love this stir fry with sauteed oyster mushrooms, tofu, par-boiled broccoli, and rice noodles. Feel free to make it your own by adding any additional vegetables you have on hand. The more colorful it is, the tastier, and healthier it will be!
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Healthy Ground Pork Stir-Fry
You are going to love this easy ground pork stir-fry recipe! Tender pork is combined with mushrooms and spinach for a nutritious mix of protein and veggies all topped with a flavor-packed peanut sauce.
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General Tso Shrimp Stir-Fry
This sweet, tangy, and savory General Tso shrimp is a real crowd-pleaser. It’s quick and easy, ready in less than 30 minutes, and the flavors are even better than what you get in a restaurant.
Get the Recipe: Easy General Tso Shrimp Stir Fry.
Bok Choy Stir Fry Recipe
It’s time to switch up your dinner side dish! This bok choy stir fry recipe is delicious, nutritious, and incredibly simple to make with a savory combination of sesame oil, butter, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger.
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Black Pepper Chicken
This easy-to-make recipe is a Panda Express copycat but more flavorful! It’s a simple yet savory dish with a perfect balance of peppery flavor. There’s no need to grab takeout when you can make this amazing dish at home in under 30 minutes.
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Shrimp Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Need a family-friendly, quick and easy, and totally delicious dinner? This shrimp teriyaki stir fry is IT! This teriyaki shrimp recipe uses a homemade teriyaki sauce – it’s sweet, and glossy, and the whole family loves it!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Shrimp Teriyaki Stir Fry.
Salmon Stir-Fry
Wondering if you can stir-fry salmon? The answer is YES YES YES and this easy salmon stir fry recipe will show you how easy and how delicious it can be. This Asian salmon recipe is made with kitchen staples (if you stir fry, you should have these) and the whole meal comes together in less than 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Easy Asian Salmon Stir Fry.
Ramen Stir-Fry with Sweet and Spicy Pork
You are going to love this 20 minute pork ramen stir fry. It’s like a vegetable stir fry and a noodle bowl combined. It is sweet, spicy and filled with vegetables for an easy, healthy weeknight dinner.
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King Prawn Chow Mein
King Prawn Chow Mein is an absolutely sensational dish that’s packed full of fabulous flavor. You can cook it all in one pan, and it’s ready to go in just 20 minutes, so it’s perfect for even the busiest weeknight meal!
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Crispy Honey Garlic Tofu Stir-Fry
You will love this honey garlic tofu stir fry! Crispy baked tofu nuggets are tossed in a sweet garlic sauce. Serve them over rice or with a side of steamed vegetables for a quick and tasty dinner.
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Chicken Lo Mein
Make Chinese takeout at home with this simple and delicious recipe. Filled with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and Chinese noodles this is a craveworthy dinner the whole family will love, and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Cabbage Stir Fry with Mushrooms and Lentils
This cabbage stir fry has crispy cabbage, a kick of sriracha, a touch of sweet maple syrup, and the savory umami flavor of soy sauce. It’s super quick to make so it’s perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunch.
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Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
Thinly sliced steak is cooked to perfection and bites of crisp and tender broccoli are coated in a deliciously glossy sauce that is sweet, savory, and balanced that brings everything together. This beef and broccoli is made with simple ingredients and can be prepped in just 15 minutes, which is why we love it on busy weeknights, and given all of the rave reviews on my original steak stir-fry, I know your family will, too!
Get the Recipe: Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry.
