Tamarind and Ginger Beef Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Quick stir-fried beef strips tossed in a tangy tamarind and ginger sauce with crisp bell peppers, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs tamarind paste, fresh ginger, minced, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 pound flank steak, thinly sliced across the grain
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the stir-fry sauce.
2. Step 2: Toss 1 pound thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just browned but not fully cooked; remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: In the same wok, add the sliced 1 large red bell pepper and 1 large yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the wok along with the sauce mixture and 2 tbsp water. Stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes until the beef is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 3 sliced green onions before serving with steamed rice or noodles.