Quick Ginger-Soy Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Peppers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with vibrant broccoli and bell peppers in a savory ginger-soy sauce for a healthy weeknight dinner. This asian fusion-inspired stir fry ready in about 30 minutes pairs broccoli florets, large red bell pepper, thinly sliced, large green bell pepper, thinly sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 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 against the grain
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp optional red pepper flakes
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce until evenly coated; set aside.
2. Step 2: Whisk together remaining 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes until just browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same wok, add 2 tbsp sesame oil and sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 3 cups broccoli florets, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, and 1 large sliced green bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Return the beef to the wok along with the soy sauce mixture. Toss everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.