Pan-Fried Goan Beef Chili Fry with Black Pepper and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

Spicy pan-fried Goan beef strips infused with black pepper, garlic, and red chili, creating a fiery and aromatic dish perfect for meat lovers. This Indian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, thinly sliced, black peppercorns, crushed, dried red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 tsp dried red chili flakes
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 12 curry leaves
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin with 2 tsp crushed black peppercorns, 1 tsp dried red chili flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and wait until they start to pop, then add 12 curry leaves and 5 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large thinly sliced onion and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden brown.
4. Step 4: Add the marinated beef strips to the skillet in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3 minutes to get a good sear, then stir and continue to sauté for another 5-7 minutes until the beef is cooked through and edges are slightly crispy.
5. Step 5: Adjust salt if necessary, garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot with Goan boiled rice or bread.