Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Ginger Beef and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

Tender strips of ginger-infused beef stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and crisp zucchini noodles create a low-carb Whole30-friendly dinner. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs flank steak, zucchini, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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
• 3 medium, spiralized into noodles (about 4 cups) zucchini
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
• 2 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add 12 oz thinly sliced flank steak and 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until beef is browned but still tender. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil. Sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and remaining 1 tbsp grated ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium thinly sliced yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until peppers are crisp-tender.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups spiralized zucchini noodles, 3 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Toss gently and cook for 2 minutes until noodles are just tender but not soggy.
5. Step 5: Return beef to skillet and stir everything together for 1 additional minute to combine flavors.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving this vibrant Whole30 beef stir-fry.