Hidden Spices Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A vibrant Asian stir fry featuring tender strips of beef infused with hidden spices and colorful bell peppers in a savory soy sauce glaze. This Asian fusion recipe (high protein), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, sliced, yellow bell pepper, sliced 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 flank steak, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/4 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 stalks scallions, sliced

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp ground white pepper, and 1/4 tsp Chinese five-spice powder. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium each of sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers to the wok. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the peppers are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return the cooked beef to the wok and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes to combine and heat through.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.