Caribbean Jerk Beef Stir Fry with Pineapple and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A colorful stir fry combining spicy jerk-seasoned beef with sweet pineapple chunks and crisp bell peppers for a vibrant tropical meal. This Latin American recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs jerk seasoning, vegetable oil, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• 3 sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp jerk seasoning and let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, stir-frying for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks and 3 sliced green onions, cooking for another 2 minutes until pineapple is warmed through.
6. Step 6: Return the cooked beef to the wok along with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until well combined and heated through.
7. Step 7: Serve immediately with steamed rice or your choice of side.