50 easy stir fry recipes

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The ubiquitous stir fry technique of tossing ingredients in a wok over high heat got its start in China and has, over the last several hundred years, gained popularity all over the globe. Stir-frying shares many similarities with sautéeing, but at its core stir frying is hotter and faster. 
Stacker compiled a list of stir fry recipes from Allrecipes. With a wide variety of proteins, vegetables, and marinades, there's something here for every taste.

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Chicken Stir-Fry

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,426 reviews)
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 35 minutes
- Additional: 15 minutes
- Total: 80 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

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Stir-Fried Shrimp with Snow Peas and Ginger

- Rating: 4.6/5 (141 reviews)
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

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Spicy Orange Zest Beef

- Rating: 4.2/5 (127 reviews)
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 5 minutes
- Additional: 1 hr 35 minutes
- Total: 1 hr 60 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Flavorful Beef Stir-Fry

- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

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Denise's Peanut Chicken

- Rating: 4.4/5 (373 reviews)
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Stir Fried Sesame Vegetables with Rice

- Rating: 4.5/5 (172 reviews)
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Springfield Cashew Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 40 minutes
- Total: 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Sesame Beef

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,036 reviews)
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Additional: 30 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Quick and Easy Pancit

- Rating: 4.4/5 (493 reviews)
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 Servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Pork Stir Fry

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Thai Peanut Stir Fry Sauce

- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 5 minutes
- Total: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry

- Rating: 4.4/5 (717 reviews)
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Egg Roll in a Bowl

- Rating: 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

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Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

- Rating: 4.3/5 (768 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Broccoli and Chicken Stir-Fry

- Rating: 4.6/5 (662 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Sweet and Sour Pork III

- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,137 reviews)
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 60 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 23
- Read more about the recipe here

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Restaurant Style Beef and Broccoli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,196 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Additional: 30 minutes
- Total: 60 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,169 reviews)
- Prep: 12 minutes
- Cook: 8 minutes
- Additional: 10 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Pinakbet

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Total: 60 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Chinese Pepper Steak

- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,029 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables

- Rating: 4.3/5 (153 reviews)
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Szechwan Shrimp

- Rating: 4.4/5 (3,289 reviews)
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Total: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry with Chicken and Broccoli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (531 reviews)
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Panang Curry with Chicken

- Rating: 4.7/5 (256 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Ginger-Chicken Stir-Fry

- Rating: 4.5/5 (23 reviews)
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

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Asian Beef with Snow Peas

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1,342 reviews)
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Total: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Breakfast Rice from Japan

- Rating: 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 5 minutes
- Total: 15 minutes
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Special Fried Rice

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 30 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

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Sesame Beef

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,036 reviews)
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Additional: 30 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

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Vegan Stir-Fry

- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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Lo Mein Noodles

- Rating: 4.6/5 (407 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 25 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Moo Shu Chicken

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 35 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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Chicken and Peppers with Balsamic Vinegar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (280 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 40 minutes
- Total: 55 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Citrus Chicken Stir Fry

- Rating: 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 45 minutes
- Total: 60 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-Fry)

- Rating: 4.9/5 (15 reviews)
- Prep: 30 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 50 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

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Crispy Orange Beef

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,052 reviews)
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Additional: 30 minutes
- Total: 65 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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Crispy Ginger Beef

- Rating: 4.6/5 (137 reviews)
- Prep: 25 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 cups
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken

- Rating: 4.3/5 (225 reviews)
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Total: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Szechuan Beef

- Rating: 3.9/5 (176 reviews)
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Additional: 20 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Super-Simple, Super-Spicy Mongolian Beef

- Rating: 4.6/5 (461 reviews)
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 6 minutes
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 21 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Stir-Fried Vegetables with Chicken or Pork

- Rating: 4.4/5 (153 reviews)
- Prep: 20 minutes
- Cook: 20 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here