Crying Tiger Spicy Beef Stir‑Fry
Thinly sliced beef marinated in chili oil and soy sauce, quickly stir‑fried with bell peppers and scallions for a fiery, low‑carb Chinese classic.

Total
35 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 500 g Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp Chili oil
- 2 Tbsp Low‑sodium soy sauce
- 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 3 stalks Scallions, cut into 2‑inch pieces
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the beef slices with chili oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red pepper flakes; stir to coat and let marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.
- 2
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat; add a splash of oil if needed and quickly stir‑fry the bell pepper strips for 2‑3 minutes until crisp‑tender, then remove and set aside.
- 3
Add the marinated beef to the hot wok in a single layer; stir‑fry for 3‑4 minutes, breaking up any clumps, until the beef is browned but still juicy.
- 4
Return the bell peppers to the wok, add the scallion pieces, and toss everything together for another minute; taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch more soy sauce if desired.
- 5
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra scallion slices.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
260
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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