Stir-Fried Chinese Pepper Steak with Sesame Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Thin strips of sirloin stir-fried with fresh garlic and a hint of sesame oil for a flavorful low-carb keto dish. This Asian fusion recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sirloin steak, sesame oil, garlic clove for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 pound, thinly sliced sirloin steak
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon, grated ginger
• 2, sliced scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large wok or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, about 1 minute.
2. Step 2: Add 1 minced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon grated ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 pound thinly sliced sirloin steak strips to the wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
4. Step 4: Toss in 1 medium sliced green bell pepper and 2 sliced scallions, stir-frying for an additional 2 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour in 2 tablespoons soy sauce and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, stir well to combine and cook for 1 more minute until sauce coats the steak and vegetables evenly.