Six stir fries to save your weeknight dinners

Fast, fiery, and full of flavour, these stir fries are your new secret weapon for nights when you want dinner now but still crave something that tastes like you’ve got your life together. Whether you’re in the mood for saucy beef, spiced-up lamb, or a quick veggie fix that doesn’t skimp on the good stuff, these recipes have your back. Grab a wok (or an air fryer) and get ready to stir things up.

Beef and broccoli stir fry

The weeknight classic that never misses. Tender strips of New Zealand beef meet crisp broccoli in a glossy, garlicky sauce that’ll make you rethink your takeaway habits. It’s fast, fresh, and guaranteed to disappear before you can say “seconds.”

A wok full lamb mince and broccoli noodle stir-fry, with a small plate and chopsticks.

Sticky cumin lamb stir fry

Sweet, sticky, and just a little bit spicy, this one’s got main character energy. The cumin-crusted lamb sizzles up in minutes, coating every bite in rich, caramelised flavour. Forget boring dinners, this stir fry is here to steal the spotlight.

A plate of lamb stir-fry with brown rice, broccoli, carrots, edamame, and a green bean, garnished with coriander.

Lazy lamb and veggie stir fry

Lazy? There’s no such thing. Toss everything in, let the air fryer do its thing, and you’ve got a crispy, saucy, flavour-loaded dinner before you’ve even found the remote. It’s proof that minimal effort can still taste absolutely maximum.

A plate of ground beef0 and basil stir-fry, brown rice, fresh lettuce, and sliced carrots and cucumbers.

Thai beef basil stir fry

This fiery favourite brings the heat in all the right ways. Juicy beef, fragrant basil, and a kick of chilli come together for a quick midweek escape to Bangkok. One bite and you’ll be hooked on that perfect spicy-sweet balance.

lamb stir-fry with red peppers, bok choy, and sesame seeds in a cast iron skillet.

Lamb and leafy green stir fry

Who knew “eating your greens” could taste this good? Succulent lamb meets vibrant greens in a sizzling sauce that’s light, punchy, and ridiculously moreish. It’s wholesome meets wow-factor in under 20 minutes.

A white bowl of beef and curly noodle stir-fry with green beans, mushrooms, and chopsticks resting on the rim.

Beef and black bean stir fry

Big flavours, zero fuss. The black bean sauce wraps around every bite of beef like a warm, savoury hug, while crisp veg keeps things fresh and snappy. It’s your weeknight dinner hero, utterly delicious and gone in a flash.