Ginger Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry
A savory, quick stir-fry featuring tender flank steak and crisp bell peppers in a ginger-soy sauce. Paired with brown rice, it delivers a deeply satisfying and nutrient-dense dinner.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cups mixed bell peppers (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the sauce by whisking the soy…
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Prepare the sauce by whisking the soy…
Prepare the sauce by whisking the soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, a splash of water, and a pinch of black pepper in a small bowl.
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Slice the flank steak against the grain…
Slice the flank steak against the grain into very thin, roughly 1/4 inch thick strips.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in…
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Add the sliced flank steak and stir-fry…
Add the sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until browned. Remove the steak from the pan and set it aside.
Look for: browned
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Add the sliced bell peppers and a…
In the same pan, add the sliced bell peppers and a pinch of salt. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Return the steak to the skillet
Return the steak to the skillet, pour in the ginger-soy mixture, and toss everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Serve the warm beef and peppers immediately…
Serve the warm beef and peppers immediately over the cooked brown rice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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