Quick Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crisp broccoli and colorful bell peppers in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for a speedy weeknight meal. This japanese-inspired beef ready in about 25 minutes pairs broccoli florets, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth to make the teriyaki sauce.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned but still tender. Remove beef from the wok and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok. Stir-fry 3 cups broccoli florets, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced green bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the vegetables and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Return the beef to the wok and pour the teriyaki sauce over everything. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats all the ingredients evenly.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced scallions before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Quick Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep broccoli florets from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Quick Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Quick Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers?

Japanese beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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