This steak stir fry recipe is made with strips of beef and colorful bell peppers pan-fried in a garlicky stir-fry sauce.
Serve on rice, ramen noodles, or mashed potatoes.

You’ll Love This Easy Steak Stir Fry Recipe Because…
- Quick to make: It’s ready in 30 minutes, perfect for busy nights!
- One-pan meal: Easy prep, easy cleanup.
- Customizable: Mix in your favorite veggies. Serve with rice, noodles, or on its own.
- Great for leftovers: Tastes just as good the next day!
What’s in Steak Stir Fry?
Beef – Strip loin, sirloin, flank, or round steak are good options in this recipe. For fewer calories (but the same great flavor), use chicken or shrimp.
Vegetables – Bell peppers add a tender, crispy crunch to an easy stir fry recipe. Add sliced mushrooms, peas, carrots, baby corn, and even water chestnuts.
Sauce – Make it or buy it and don’t forget the freshly minced garlic, or grated ginger for a truly authentic Asian dish!
Variations – Zest it up by adding a splash of sambal chili paste or a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
How to Make Steak Stir Fry
- Cook peppers and onions in oil until tender and set aside (full recipe below).
- Add beef and garlic to the pan and cook through.
- Return vegetables to the pan, stir in the sauce, and heat through.
Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions before serving.
Leftovers?
- Store leftover steak stir fry in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best results, reheat on the stovetop on medium heat or in the microwave.
- Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 4 weeks and cook from frozen on the stovetop on low heat or in the microwave.
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Steak Stir Fry
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add peppers and onions to hot oil and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Remove and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to pan, then add beef and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Add vegetables back to pan. Pour in sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
- Slice beef against the grain to break down the fibers and make it more tender.
- Place steak in the freezer for about an hour so that it firms up and is easier to slice.
- For extra flavor, marinate the steak strips in the stir-fry sauce for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Slice peppers and onion ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 4 days. Freeze portions in zippered bags for up to 4 weeks.
- Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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