Sautéed Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce

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Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with crisp bell peppers in a fragrant garlic soy sauce, perfect for a fast and satisfying dinner. This asian-inspired french ready in about 27 minutes pairs thinly sliced beef sirloin, minced garlic cloves, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

★ 4.1 (11 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 300 g thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the beef slices and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and just cooked through, then remove from the pan.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced green bell pepper to the skillet, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet and pour in a sauce made by mixing 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and peppers.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss to combine, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce take to make?

Total time is about 27 minutes (15 min prep + 12 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 Sautéed Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce?

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 thinly sliced beef sirloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce?

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 Sautéed Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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 Sautéed Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Garlic Sauce?

Asian french 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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