Stir-Fried Beef with Bell Peppers and Ginger-Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Quick stir-fry of tender beef strips with colorful bell peppers tossed in a fragrant ginger-soy sauce for a satisfying and savory dish. This Asian Fusion-inspired beef 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 420 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 thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove beef from wok and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the wok. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper, stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
5. Step 5: Return beef to the wok along with the prepared sauce. Stir-fry everything together for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef and peppers.
6. Step 6: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.