Sesame-Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

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

A quick stir fry combining tender beef strips with crunchy broccoli and sweet bell peppers in a savory sesame-ginger sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, cornstarch, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp, divided vegetable oil
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips green bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2, sliced thinly green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes without moving, then stir-fry for another 1 minute until browned but not fully cooked; remove beef from wok.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok, then add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 1 sliced green bell pepper; stir-fry for 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Return beef to the wok and add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp sesame oil; toss everything together and cook for 2 more minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 sliced green onions before serving over steamed rice or noodles.