Ginger-Garlic Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

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

A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender beef strips infused with fresh ginger and garlic, paired with crisp broccoli and sweet bell peppers. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe (high protein), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, fresh ginger, garlic cloves 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

• 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch
• 2 stalks, sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water). Let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef to the wok in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 3 cups broccoli florets and 1 large sliced red bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for another 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir fry and toss to combine. Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.