Seven-Coaster Inspired Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A bold and spicy stir-fry featuring tender beef strips and colorful bell peppers, inspired by thrilling amusement park excitement. This Asian fusion recipe, 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 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 3 stalks, chopped green onions
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly coated; set aside.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp red chili flakes, and 2 tbsp water; set this sauce aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same wok, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, and 3 chopped green onions; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Step 6: Return the beef to the wok, pour in the prepared sauce, and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.