Half-Hour Stir-Fried Beef with Bell Peppers and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef strips and vibrant bell peppers accented with fresh ginger. This Asian-inspired beef recipe (high protein), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 370 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
1 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 8 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
Step 3: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the peppers soften but remain crisp.
Step 5: Return the beef to the wok along with 2 sliced green onions. Stir-fry everything together for another 2 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the flavors meld.
Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.