Description
This Hot and Spicy Beef recipe is a delicious Asian-inspired dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful dinner. Tender slices of beef are stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and a spicy sauce, creating a dish that is both satisfying and full of vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Beef:
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small onion (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2–3 dried red chilies (or 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Garnish: sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Marinate Beef: Toss sliced beef with soy sauce and cornstarch. Set aside to marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Sear marinated beef in a hot skillet. Remove and set aside. Stir-fry vegetables and aromatics. Return beef to the pan.
- Make Sauce: Mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil. Pour over beef and vegetables.
- Finish and Serve: Cook until heated through. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by using more or fewer chilies.
- Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
