High-Heat Stir-Fried Beef with Chili and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

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Quick stir-fry of tender beef strips infused with fiery chili and aromatic garlic, cooked at high heat for a deliciously smoky finish. This Asian-inspired high-protein recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs flank steak, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 minced garlic cloves
2 thinly sliced fresh red chili peppers
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp sesame oil
2 sliced diagonally green onions
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering and just starting to smoke.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes until the edges start to brown but the center remains slightly pink.
Step 3: Add 6 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced fresh red chili peppers, continuing to stir-fry for 30 seconds until aromatic and sizzling.
Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar, stirring quickly to coat the beef evenly.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 sliced green onions, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook for another minute until the sauce thickens slightly and beef is fully cooked.
Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice or noodles.