Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Ginger-Coconut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with colorful vegetables in a fragrant ginger-coconut sauce, perfect for a satisfying Whole30 meal. This Asian Whole30 recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, broccoli florets, and red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large carrot, julienned
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp coconut oil, divided
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
• 1 tsp sea salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak seasoned with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until beef is browned but still slightly pink inside. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil to the wok. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, and 1 large julienned carrot. Stir-fry vegetables for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return beef to the wok. Pour in 3 tbsp coconut aminos, sprinkle 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through and sauce coats all ingredients.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.