Whiskey-Infused Beef Stir Fry with Garlic and Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A bold stir fry featuring tender beef strips cooked with bell peppers and garlic, finished with a splash of smoky whiskey for depth. This Asian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs flank steak, thinly sliced, JT Meleck rice whiskey, red bell pepper, sliced into strips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup JT Meleck rice whiskey
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 stalks scallions, sliced
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1/4 cup JT Meleck rice whiskey, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add the marinated beef and stir fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender; remove beef and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 2 tbsp sesame oil and sauté 4 minced garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium green bell pepper sliced into strips. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the wok, season with 1/2 tsp black pepper, and toss everything together for 1 minute to meld flavors.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions before serving hot over steamed rice or noodles.