Stir-Fried Beef and Bell Pepper with Ginger Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

Juicy strips of beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and scallions in a fragrant ginger-soy glaze for a quick Asian-inspired dinner. This Asian-inspired beef recipe (high protein), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, red bell pepper, green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
• 3 stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium green bell pepper sliced into 1/2-inch strips, cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the skillet along with 3 sliced scallions. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and 1 tsp sesame oil, tossing everything together and cooking for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables evenly.