Chocolate Chili Beef Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

A bold stir fry featuring tender beef strips tossed in a rich chocolate and chili sauce that balances heat and sweetness. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs flank steak, dark cocoa powder (unsweetened), soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 400 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

The wok we’d stir-fry this in → Best Woks for 2026: Carbon Steel, Nonstick & Flat-Bottom Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak, 1 tbsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp hoisin sauce. Toss well to marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 medium sliced fresh red chili. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add the marinated beef strips to the wok in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to get a good sear, then stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until beef is browned but still tender.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced green bell pepper and 3 chopped scallions to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender and coated in the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the stir fry and toss gently before serving with steamed rice or noodles.

Related recipes