Quick Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Chili and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

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A fast and fiery stir-fry featuring tender beef slices tossed with chili and garlic, delivering bold flavors for a satisfying meal. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs sirloin beef, thinly sliced, vegetable oil, fresh red chili, sliced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb sirloin beef, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 medium fresh red chili, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 4 cloves minced garlic and 2 sliced fresh red chilies, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced sirloin beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the beef is browned and just cooked through.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp brown sugar, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds for garnish before serving immediately with steamed rice.