Garlic-Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A quick and flavorful beef stir fry featuring tender strips of beef sautéed with fresh garlic, ginger, and colorful bell peppers in a savory sauce. This Chinese-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 3, 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

• 10 oz, thinly sliced sirloin steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 2 stalks, chopped scallions
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch slurry

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Marinate 10 oz thinly sliced sirloin steak in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned; remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until peppers are slightly softened but still crisp.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the pan, sprinkle 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and stir to combine.
6. Step 6: Pour in the cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water) and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and peppers.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 chopped scallions, and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice.