Stir-Fried Beef with No-Sugar Glaze and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

A quick stir-fry featuring tender beef strips coated in a savory, no-added-sugar glaze with colorful bell peppers for a balanced meal. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 8 oz thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 medium sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 2 sliced diagonally scallions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 tsp (optional) crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sesame oil to create the glaze. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 8 oz thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender. Remove beef from the pan and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 3 cloves minced garlic and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Return the cooked beef to the pan. Pour the prepared glaze over the beef and vegetables, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything evenly.
6. Step 6: Add 2 sliced scallions and 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together and remove from heat. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.