Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Ginger Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A quick stir fry featuring half a pound of thinly sliced beef tossed with crisp bell peppers in a ginger-soy glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef flank steak, red bell pepper, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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

• 8 oz, thinly sliced into strips beef flank steak
• 1 medium, julienned red bell pepper
• 1 medium, julienned green bell pepper
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 8 oz thinly sliced beef flank steak and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp sesame oil to the wok, then stir-fry 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium green bell pepper, both julienned, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
5. Step 5: Return beef to the wok, pour in the prepared soy sauce mixture, and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.