Low-Carb Spicy Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Snow Peas

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

A quick and flavorful low-carb stir-fry combining tender beef strips with crisp bell peppers and snow peas in a spicy garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, julienned, snow peas, trimmed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
• 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender; remove steak from wok and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium julienned red bell pepper and 1 cup trimmed snow peas, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return the cooked beef to the wok, then pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp sesame oil, and sprinkle 1/2 tsp red chili flakes. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes more until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.