Spiced Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Bell Peppers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

Lean beef and crisp vegetables stir-fried in a savory spice blend for a quick, protein-packed dinner. This asian-inspired whole30 ready in about 30 minutes pairs avocado oil, small, thinly sliced onion, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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

• 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 small, thinly sliced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 red, sliced into thin strips bell pepper
• 2 cups, florets broccoli
• 1 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• to taste salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add beef and cook for 2 minutes until browned, then set aside.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil to skillet. Sauté onion for 2 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add bell peppers and broccoli, stir-frying for 4 minutes until crisp-tender. Return beef to skillet, add coconut aminos, red pepper flakes, and salt, cooking for 2 more minutes until heated through.