Seared Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Ginger Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

Quick stir-fried beef strips coated in a savory ginger soy glaze with crisp bell peppers for a colorful and satisfying dish. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, soy sauce, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain sirloin steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
• 2 stalks sliced diagonally green onions
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp for garnish sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil to create the ginger soy glaze.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced sirloin steak and sear for 2-3 minutes without stirring to develop a good crust.
3. Step 3: Stir the beef and add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry together for 3-4 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Pour the prepared ginger soy glaze over the beef and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the ingredients.
5. Step 5: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper and remove from heat. Garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.