Five-Spice Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Quick stir fry of tender beef strips infused with fragrant Chinese five-spice powder, tossed with crisp broccoli and colorful bell peppers in a savory soy sauce. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, Chinese five-spice powder, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 3 tbsp, divided soy sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2, sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak, 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Toss well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, and 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return beef to the wok. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce coats everything.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.