Quick Stir-Fried Ginger Beef with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A fast and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender strips of beef and crisp bell peppers in a savory ginger-soy sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired beef recipe (gluten free option), 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 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 stalks for garnish green onions, sliced
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Toss to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same wok, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Return the beef to the wok, add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce coats all ingredients.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately with steamed rice.