Cardinal-Spiced Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A vibrant beef stir fry seasoned with a blend of cardinal-inspired spices, crisp bell peppers, and fresh scallions for a colorful meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Beef sirloin, thinly sliced, Scallions, sliced, Soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1 lb Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 large Yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 4 stalks Scallions, sliced
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Sesame oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and stir fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add the marinated beef and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
5. Step 5: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, 4 sliced scallions, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika.
6. Step 6: Stir fry for another 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
7. Step 7: Mix 2 tbsp water with remaining soy sauce if any, pour into the wok, and stir for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
8. Step 8: Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.