Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers
Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinners with this colorful and flavorful **Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers**! This quick and easy dish combines tender strips of marinated flank steak with a vibrant trio of red, green, and yellow bell peppers, all kissed by the aromatic essence of garlic, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil. Perfect for a healthy dinner in under 35 minutes, this one-pan meal is balanced with tender-crisp vegetables and bold, umami-packed flavors. Finished with a touch of red chili flakes for a subtle kick, this versatile stir-fry is ideal served over fluffy steamed rice or noodles. Packed with protein, a rainbow of veggies, and simple pantry-friendly ingredients like soy sauce and cornstarch, this dish transforms busy nights into a delectable dining experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece ginger root
- 2 green onions
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the flank steak. Slice it thinly against the grain into strips about 1/4 inch thick.
In a bowl, combine the sliced beef, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well to coat the beef evenly and set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
Wash and slice the bell peppers into thin strips, discarding the seeds and stem.
Mince the garlic cloves and ginger. Slice the green onions, separating the white and green parts.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Once hot, add the beef in a single layer, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until browned. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic, ginger, and the white parts of the green onions. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced bell peppers to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
Return the beef to the pan, add the red chili flakes, salt, black pepper, and sesame oil. Stir everything together, ensuring the beef and vegetables are coated with sauce.
Continue to stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until the beef is heated through and the peppers are tender-crisp.
Garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions before serving.
Serve the beef stir-fry hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1659 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.8 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 4652 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 142.3 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2606 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
