Medium-Spiced Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Quick stir fry with tender strips of beef and colorful bell peppers, seasoned with a balanced medium-spice sauce. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, 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 320 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

• 12 oz, thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips green bell pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the beef, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add the sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers (1 large each) to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil and toss to combine. Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.