One-Pot Spicy Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

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A vibrant stir-fry featuring tender beef strips and colorful bell peppers tossed in a spicy soy-garlic sauce, perfect for a quick Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, sesame oil 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly and 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 the marinated beef strips and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, stir-fry for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium green bell pepper, both julienned, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Return the beef to the wok along with 1 tsp red chili flakes, 2 sliced scallions, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 cup water. Stir-fry everything together for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and peppers.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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