Sequential Spiced Beef Stir Fry with Crispy Shallots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

A vibrant beef stir fry layered with sequentially added spices and topped with crispy shallots for texture and aroma. This Asian beef recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs sirloin beef strips, vegetable oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 12 oz sirloin beef strips
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger root, grated
• 1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 2 small thinly sliced shallots and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
2. Step 2: In the same wok, add remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil and add 3 minced garlic cloves along with 1 tbsp grated ginger root, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 12 oz sirloin beef strips and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but still tender.
4. Step 4: Toss in 1 medium julienned red bell pepper and stir for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
5. Step 5: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes; cook while stirring for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 chopped scallions and the reserved crispy shallots before serving.