Ginger-Soy Beef Stir-Fry with Crisp Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

Thinly sliced beef stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers and broccoli in a fragrant ginger-soy glaze, served with a light honey touch. This Asian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs flank steak, cornstarch, rice wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 flank steak
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp rice wine
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp rice wine in a bowl; let rest 15 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add beef and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until browned but not fully cooked; transfer to a plate.
3. Step 3: Add broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, and diced yellow onion to the skillet; stir-fry 3 minutes until crisp-tender and lightly charred at edges.
4. Step 4: Return beef to skillet, then add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and minced garlic cloves. Stir to combine and heat through 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup water; stir into skillet and cook 1 minute until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in sliced green onions, and serve immediately.