Spiced Beef Stir-Fry with Ginger and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Tender strips of beef quickly stir-fried with fresh ginger and colorful bell peppers for a fragrant and satisfying Asian-inspired meal. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, fresh ginger, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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 flank steak
• 2 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 stalks, sliced green onions
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp soy sauce in a bowl; let marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-high; add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until peppers begin to soften but retain crunch.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the wok along with 2 tbsp water, 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce coats the ingredients and thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 sliced green onions on top before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.