Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Bell Peppers and Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Tender strips of beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and fresh ginger, tossed in a spicy, savory sauce. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, sliced into strips, green bell pepper, sliced into strips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cornstarch
3 tbsp water
2 stalks green onions, sliced

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 12 oz thinly sliced sirloin steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: In the same pan, add 2 tsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced green bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
Step 5: Return the beef to the pan. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce, and 3 tbsp water. Stir everything together and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and peppers.
Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.