Stir Fry Beef with Peppers

Name: Stir Fry Beef with Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
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)

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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.

Cooking beef and bell peppers in a wok for stir fry — Quick and easy: Watch this stir fry come together in just a few simple steps.

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.

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Ingredients
Instructions
Tips
Rice or Noodles
Equipment
FAQ
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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

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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!

Stir Fry Beef with Bell Peppers on a white plate topped with noodles — A colorful stir fry packed with tender beef and crisp bell peppers and linguini noodles, ready in under 30 minutes.

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

What kind of beef should I use?

I prefer flank steak with this recipe. You can also use sirloin. Just remember to slice thin and against the grain.

I don't have white wine vinegar what can I use instead?

Dry Sherry or cooking sherry is a great substitute.

If I use noodles what are the best options?

I usually use linguini because I always have it on hand. Rice noodles are also fantastic.

Desserts

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