If you're craving a quick and flavorful dinner, this Stir Fry Beef with Bell Peppers is a must-try! Inspired by classic Asian flavors, this easy stir-fry recipe is hearty and quick, making it perfect for busy weeknights. One of my favorite things about this dish is its versatility—it pairs great with both rice and pasta, and you can even see both options in the photo below!
Not a fan of onions or bell peppers? No problem! This stir fry is totally customizable, so feel free to skip or swap ingredients based on your preferences. I’m always on the lookout for simple dinner ideas, and this one ticks all the boxes: quick, tasty, and family-friendly.
The sauce on this beef is scrumptious you will love it and make it again and again!
Looking for other take out worthy recipe to make at home? Try my Quick and Easy Beef and Broccoli or for just a side dish try my Ginger Soy Noodles.
Ingredients
- flank steak
- soy sauce
- white wine vinegar
- brown sugar
- cornstarch
- fresh ginger
- garlic cloves
- Sriracha sauce
- oil
- yellow onion
- red bell pepper
- cilantro
- noodles or rice
See exact quantities in recipe card below.
Instructions
Watch this recipe in action below!
Tips
- Slice the beef SUPER thin!! I promise it is worth it. Pop the beef in the freezer for about 10-15 minutes before slicing. It slices so much easier when it is almost froze or very cold!
- Cooking the beef in batches gives you more control over the process and honestly makes it go quicker due to the beef not being over crowded and slowing the cooking. The texture is so much better this way!
- Don't skip the cilantro garnish it adds a freshness that is so delicious!
Rice or Noodles
I LOVE this with noodles and prefer linguini noodles! However, I have a couple guys in my household that prefer rice. Both taste so good. If you do use noodles I suggest stirring them in at the end already cooked and let them soak up a little bit of that sauce!
Equipment
A well stocked kitchen makes life so much easier! In the video above you will see all the tools I use in this recipe. I have an Amazon Storefront with several of my fav kitchen supplies. Check it out HERE!
FAQ
I prefer flank steak with this recipe. You can also use sirloin. Just remember to slice thin and against the grain.
Dry Sherry or cooking sherry is a great substitute.
I usually use linguini because I always have it on hand. Rice noodles are also fantastic.
Desserts
Looking for some new desserts to try? Take a look at these!
Stir Fry Beef with Peppers
Ingredients
- 1-½ pound flank steak sliced thinly, against the grain
- ½ cups low sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 Tablespoons oil olive, canola etc
- ½ medium yellow onion sliced
- 1 whole red bell pepper cored and sliced
- cilantro leaves for garnish
- noodles or rice cooked
Instructions
- Mix together soy sauce, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, and sriracha. Place sliced beef in the mixture and toss to coat. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high to high heat. When it is very hot, add in the onions and cook for less than a minute. Remove to a plate. Add bell peppers and cook for a minute. Remove to a plate.
- Return skillet to the heat and get hot. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add ⅓ of the meat mixture, covering over the surface of the skillet. Allow to sit for 20 to 30 seconds, then turn with tongs. Cook for another 30 seconds, then remove to a separate plate. Repeat with remaining meat until all meat is browned.
- Reduce heat to low. Add the meat, onions, and peppers back to the skillet and toss to combine. Pour in remaining sauce, the sauce the meat marinated in. Stir. Allow to simmer on low for a few minutes. Sauce will slowly thicken. Turn off heat.
- If using noodles add in to skillet and stir. May need some pasta water to thin sauce.
- Top with cilantro leaves. Serve immediately.
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