19 Quick and Easy Stir Fries Ready in 35 Minutes or Less

Get dinner on the table in no time!

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published December 08, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
overhead view of a pan of Easy Drunken Noodles

Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

If you’re looking to get dinner on the table fast, then a stir fry is a great option—most of these recipes cook faster than the rice. They’re perfect for those days when you don’t feel like cooking and are easily adaptable to use up whatever’s in your pantry. You can even prep some of the components ahead of time, so all you have to do is dump and stir fry. That’s what we call a win-win-win!

From classics like Sweet and Sour Chicken and Moo Goo Gai Pan to rice and noodle dishes like Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry and Thai-Style Chicken Fried Rice, there’s something for everyone. Pick a recipe, fire up the wok (or skillet), and get stir frying!

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  • Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Ground beef and broccoli stir fry over rice in a bowl at a table setting with a glass of water, a bowl of sliced scallions, and a bowl of sesame seeds

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    "OMG this is DELICIOUS !!!! As a lover of beef and broccoli, this recipe is SO easy to prepare. I did, as others suggested, make extra sauce and was glad I did. Just yummy over the jasmine rice. The green onions and toasted toasted sesame seeds topped it off perfectly!!! Will absolutely be making this again and again!!!" —WS, Reader

  • Easy Pad See Ew

    pad see ew in a bowl

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "Instead of chicken thighs, other cuts of chicken or proteins like beef, pork, or tofu can be used. If using tofu, omit the velveting step. Opt for a firm tofu, and press the water out before cooking." —Alexandra Domrongchai, Recipe Developer

  • Moo Goo Gai Pan (Chinese Chicken and Mushroom Stir Fry)

    A dish of Moo Goo Gai Pan served over white rice with vegetables
    Marta Rivera

    "To transform this dish into a vegan meal, use pressed firm tofu and vegetable stock instead of chicken and chicken stock. Omit the oyster sauce and double the amount of hoisin—which is kind of like a Chinese barbecue sauce." —Marta Rivera, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Vegetable Fried Rice

    A wok filled with cooked vegetable fried rice garnished with chopped scallions
    Cheyenne Cohen

    "This is a delicious and forgiving recipe! I used up veggies I had on hand, swapped button mushrooms for the red pepper, and eyeballed amounts. I also used brown rice that I had just made in my Instant Pot." —Renee, Reader

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  • Beef and Broccoli Ramen Stir Fry

    A plate of beef and broccoli stirfry served over ramen noodles garnished with sesame seeds
    Nick Evans

    "I tried this on a day when I really didn't feel like cooking, but I had already purchased the ingredients I didn't have. So I decided to give it a try. It was really, really good! Best of all, it was quick to make! That is a plus in my book. Give it a try." —M Reed, Reader

  • Easy Beef Krapow (Thai Basil Beef)

    Beef Krapow in two bowls

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "This recipe is really versatile and adaptable, so if you prefer to use ground pork or ground lamb, you can easily swap them for the ground beef. Ground chicken tends to be a bit too lean for my liking." —Frank Tiu, Recipe Developer

  • Chop Suey

    Chop Suey in a Staub Wok With a Spatula on a Grey Kitchen Towel

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "Chop suey is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of vegetables and proteins. Substitute ingredients based on what you have available in your fridge or at local markets. Some good options for vegetables include broccoli florets, snow or snap peas, string beans, carrots, bell pepper, baby corn, and celery. For protein, try using strips of pork instead of chicken thighs." —Frank Tiu, Recipe Developer

  • Pork Stir Fry With Green Onion

    Bowl of pork stir fry with green onions served over rice alongside a striped cloth and chopsticks
    Elise Bauer

    "Consider this recipe a base for experimentation, though it is satisfying enough unadorned. You could easily add some chile to the hot oil, or ginger, red bell pepper, mushrooms, or water chestnuts to the pork. Sprinkle on some fresh cilantro or toasted sesame seeds for a garnish too if you would like." —Elise Bauer, Founder

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  • Easy Drunken Noodles

    overhead view of a pan of Easy Drunken Noodles

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "When I make drunken noodles at home, I choose not to get too fussy about which vegetables or proteins make this dish “right,” or how I’ve had it while traveling. The imperfect-ness and no-fuss style of making stir-fried noodles this way makes my version of the dish approachable and satisfying." —Malina Syvoravong, Recipe Developer

  • Pineapple Chicken

    A skillet containing a dish with chunks of chicken pineapple and bell peppers in a sauce

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Josh Hoggle

    "I get the rice going on the stove before I prep anything else. Technically the rice is 'done' in about 15 minutes, but once it is, I turn the burner down as low as it can go. The rice continues steaming to become extra fluffy and tender without being mushy. It’s just like the rice at Chinese restaurants." —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  • Chinese Tomato Egg Stir Fry

    a plate of Chinese tomato egg

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "So easy, so delicious! A great last-minute meal that is more than the sum of its parts. I served it with steamed Broccolini and chili crisp for topping." —Laurel, Reader

  • Shrimp and Mushroom Stir Fry

    Shrimp and Mushroom Stir Fry Served over Rice

    Simply Recipes / Nick Evans

    "There are many substitutions you could try if shrimp and mushrooms aren’t your thing, or you wanted to add some other vegetables to the mix. Shrimp cook very quickly, so you’ll need to adjust cooking time to accommodate a protein switch." —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

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  • Quick Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

    Beef stirfry with vegetables served over rice in a bowl
    Elise Bauer

    "Salt is a tenderizer. Season the steak, and do it before cutting it—simply because it's easier to season one large piece than many small pieces." —Simply Recipes Editors

  • Sweet and Sour Chicken

    Sweet and sour chicken served with pineapple and bell peppers on a white plate
    Jaden Hair

    "We include the standard add-ins, like pineapple and colorful bell peppers, in our sweet and sour chicken. But this recipe is versatile enough for whatever else you'd like to toss in." —Jaden Hair, Recipe Developer

  • Chicken Fried Rice

    A bowl of chicken fried rice with chopsticks
    Lisa Lin

    "If you don’t have any leftover rice from the night before, cook a batch of rice and spread it on a large baking sheet or several large plates. Let the rice dry out for about 1 to 2 hours before using it for fried rice." —Lisa Lin, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Vegetable Lo Mein

    Plate of vegetable lo mein with garnish and a fork
    Nick Evans | Art Banner Credit: Andy Christensen

    "I stick with classic stir fry vegetables for this version: mushrooms, red pepper, cabbage, and carrot. But don’t let that limit you! So many vegetables would go just fine in this stir fry." —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

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  • Thai-Style Chicken Fried Rice

    Thai-style fried rice on a plate with a serving spoon at a table setting with a stack of plates, a table napkin, a glass of water, and a small plate with Thai basil

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

    "If you’re in a pinch and didn’t have time to cook the rice a day ahead, slightly undercook some white rice. If you have time, spread your just-cooked rice over a few layers of paper towels and place it in the refrigerator to cool and dry out." —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Easy Pork Fried Rice

    A black skillet with prepared pork fried rice recipe inside. Steam is coming up from the dish and a spatula is resting in the rice on the left side.
    Nick Evans | Art Banner Credit: Andy Christensen

    "Made this tonight, it was delicious. I had a pre-seasoned teriyaki pork loin I didn’t know what to do with. This was perfect!!!" —Rebecca, Reader

  • Kimchi and Spam Fried Rice

    Bowl of kimchi and spam fried rice at a table setting with another serving in a bowl, a table linen, two spoons, and a plate with a fried egg

    Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

    "The beauty of fried rice is that it easily adapts to whatever ingredients you have on hand. There’s no need to make a special trip to the store if you don’t have everything on the ingredient list. Sometimes I enjoy adding some beautifully caramelized mushrooms. Other times I add quick scrambled eggs." —Cynthia Christensen, Recipe Developer

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