Sautéed Garlic Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired beef stir-fry combining tender strips of beef with crisp bell peppers, fragrant garlic, and fresh ginger. This Asian fusion recipe (high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs flank steak, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 against the grain flank steak
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2, sliced thinly green onions
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring to get a good sear, then stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Sauté over medium-high heat for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
3. Step 3: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return beef to the skillet. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (if using). Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving over rice or noodles.