Stir-Fried Beef with Fourth Pepper Medley

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with a colorful medley of four types of bell peppers for a vibrant, flavorful dish. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 medium orange bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp water until coated; set aside for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked; remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 medium each of sliced red, yellow, green, and orange bell peppers and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the wok along with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce coats all ingredients.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.