Intermediate-Level Stir-Fried Beef with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef strips sautéed with garlic, fresh chili, and a balanced savory sauce perfect for an intermediate cook. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, sliced
1 medium red chili, thinly sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
2 stalks green onions, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 12 oz thinly sliced beef sirloin with 1 tsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water in a bowl until evenly coated; set aside for 10 minutes to tenderize.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 sliced garlic cloves and 1 medium thinly sliced red chili; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Add the beef to the wok in a single layer and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the edges are browned and the meat is cooked through.
Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 chopped green onions over the dish before serving hot with steamed rice.