Description
Chili Garlic Beef and Spinach Stir-Fry is a bold, savory, and spicy one-pan dish made with tender beef, crisp veggies, and a rich soy-based sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight meal served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add beef, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return beef to the skillet. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir to coat. Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
- Add broccoli, snap peas, or shredded carrots for extra veggies.
- Double the sauce for a saucier stir-fry.
- Use frozen spinach if needed—thawed and drained.
- Prep meat and veggies ahead for faster cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
