Stir-Fried Beef with Spicy Black Bean Sauce and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

Tender strips of beef stir-fried with crunchy bell peppers in a bold, spicy black bean sauce, served over steamed rice for a satisfying Asian-inspired meal. This Chinese-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank 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 480 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 flank steak, thinly sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 scallions, sliced
• to serve steamed jasmine rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce; set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but still tender; remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 2 tbsp chopped fermented black beans. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper and 1 large sliced green bell pepper to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the peppers are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the wok, add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef and vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions. Serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice.