Sautéed Beef Strips with Bell Pepper and Ginger

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

Quick and flavorful sautéed beef strips tossed with crisp bell peppers and fresh ginger for a lightly spiced stir-fry. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, red bell pepper, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 2 tsp, minced fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until browned but still tender.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tsp minced fresh ginger and 1 sliced medium red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté together for 2-3 minutes until the bell pepper is slightly softened but still crisp.
3. Step 3: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil, stir to coat the beef and vegetables evenly. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and cook for another minute until the sauce is fragrant and lightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.