Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers
Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp snow peas and colorful bell peppers in a savory ginger-sesame sauce. This asian-inspired beef ready in about 30 minutes pairs soy sauce, sesame oil, minced fresh ginger 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, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups, trimmed snow peas
- 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, thinly sliced green bell pepper
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2, sliced for garnish green onions
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the beef is browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil to the wok. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 2 cups snow peas, 1 thinly sliced red bell pepper, and 1 thinly sliced green bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 5: Return beef to the wok along with the prepared sauce. Stir everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles if desired.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Ginger-Sesame Beef Stir Fry with Snow Peas and Bell Peppers?
Asian beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
