High-Heat Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

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Quick and fiery stir-fried beef infused with garlic and fresh chili, delivering a bold and spicy flavor punch. This Asian-inspired high-protein recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flank steak, vegetable oil, fresh red chili for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain flank steak
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2, thinly sliced fresh red chili
5, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 stalks, sliced green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering and just beginning to smoke.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced flank steak in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes without stirring until edges start to brown.
Step 3: Toss in 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 thinly sliced fresh red chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and sprinkle 1 tbsp brown sugar over the beef. Stir continuously for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 3 sliced green onions, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Serve immediately with steamed rice.