High-Rise Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp snow peas and colorful bell peppers, piled high for a visually appealing and flavorful dish. This Chinese-inspired high-protein recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, hoisin sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, 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
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 cup, trimmed snow peas
• 2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. 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 marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring to get a good sear, then stir-fry an additional 1-2 minutes until just cooked. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 cup trimmed snow peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return beef to the wok and add 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 sliced green onions, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional). Stir-fry for 1 minute until everything is well coated and heated through.
5. Step 5: Plate the stir fry by piling the beef and vegetables high in the center of each plate to achieve a 'high-rise' presentation and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.