Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry with Rainbow Vegetables
A vibrant, protein-packed stir-fry featuring tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a homemade teriyaki glaze that's perfect for busy weeknights. This asian-inspired beef (high protein) ready in about 35 minutes pairs soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
- 12 oz, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 red, 1 yellow, thinly sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup, florets broccoli
- 2, sliced (white and green parts separated) green onions
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp, minced ginger
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 tbsp water. Add 12 oz sliced flank steak and toss to coat; marinate for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the marinated steak and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned but not cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, and 1 cup broccoli florets to the hot skillet. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp minced ginger to the skillet, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Return steak to skillet with 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce. Stir to combine and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients. Stir in 2 sliced green onions (white parts) and cook for 1 minute more.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry with Rainbow Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry with Rainbow Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry with Rainbow Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry with Rainbow Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry with Rainbow Vegetables high protein?
Yes — this recipe is tagged high protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Used half the salt and it was still plenty flavorful.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 15-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
