Intermediate-Spiced Beef Stir Fry with Mid-Summer Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Tender strips of beef sautéed with a balanced blend of spices and fresh summer vegetables for a vibrant stir fry. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, soy sauce, hoisin sauce 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 into 1/4-inch strips beef sirloin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into half-moons zucchini
• 1 cup, trimmed snap peas
• 3, chopped green onions
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add marinated beef to the wok and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, then toss in 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced zucchini, and 1 cup snap peas. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return beef to the wok, sprinkle 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and 3 chopped green onions, tossing everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through and evenly coated with sauce. Serve immediately.