Mid-Heat Stir-Fried Beef with Bell Peppers and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A quick stir-fry featuring tender beef strips with colorful bell peppers and aromatic ginger, cooked over medium heat to preserve texture and flavor. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, sliced into strips, yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips 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 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 green onions, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp soy sauce; set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat (mid-heat). Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper and 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, stir-frying for another 3 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil, tossing everything for 1 minute until the sauce coats the beef and vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 chopped green onions, and serve hot with steamed rice.