Beef Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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A quick, vibrant stir-fry with tender beef and colorful vegetables, featuring half the usual sauce for a light, balanced dish perfect for two servings. This Asian one-pot recipe, ready in about 23 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, broccoli florets, and sliced bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 ounces beef sirloin
1 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
1 clove minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Slice 8 ounces beef sirloin against the grain into 1/4-inch-thin strips. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch until evenly coated, then set aside.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
Step 3: Add 1 clove minced garlic and 1 teaspoon grated ginger to the hot oil, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers, then stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
Step 4: Return beef to the pan, add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Toss constantly for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly, then serve immediately.