Spicy Beef Strips [Gluten-Free]

On the table in 20 minutes these, these Spicy Beef Strips make the perfect weeknight dinner. With tender beef stir fried in a homemade chili oil sauce, you can skip the takeout and use the crisp chili beef strips over rice or noodles for pure comfort food.

Save some money on Uber Eats and whip up these spicy beef strips at home instead. This recipe uses a homemade garlic chili oil for maximum heat, and the end result is crispy chili beef strips that are so much better than anything you’ll get at a restaurant. 

Plus, it can be ready in about 20 minutes which is even faster than you can order. Seriously, as a Certified Nutrition Coach it’s recipes like this and things like Inside Out Egg Rolls that make it so I never order out.

Ingredients and Substitutions

The ingredients list may seem long since the recipe uses a homemade chili sauce. However, many of the ingredients are easy pantry staples, so don’t be intimidated.

Beef: Quick-cook sirloin works the best to me as it gives a wicked flavor. However, you can use ribeye or flank/skirt steak too. Just make sure to cut them thinly, as otherwise the steak will be too chewy. 

Soy sauce: Make sure it’s gluten-free soy sauce or an alternative kike coconut aminos.

Arrowroot powder: Cornstarch and tapioca flour work here as well so use what you have on hand.

Oil: You need a high-heat oil like avocado oil to make the recipe work.

The sauce: Most of the ingredients here are seasonings; you’ll need fresh garlic, green onion, ginger, sesame seeds, chili flakes, and a pinch of sugar (I use coconut palm sugar). 

Flavor Variations

Step 1: In a bowl, combine the beef, soy sauce, arrowroot, and salt. Toss it all together and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Heat the oil over medium heat and add the garlic, green onion, ginger, and sesame seeds. Saute for 3-4 minutes.

Step 3: Remove the pan from the burner and stir in the chili flakes, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Let it sit while you cook the beef.

Step 4: Add a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over high heat and sear the beef for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.

Step 5: Pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef and let it all simmer for 2-3 minutes until everything is coated.

Step 6: Serve over rice or noodles and sprinkled with green onions.

Expert Tips To Make It

To make the beef easy to cut into strips, place it in the freezer for no longer than 30 minutes. When it’s super chilled, slicing is a breeze. You’ll also want to make sure to slice across the grain to maximize tenderness.

Before you add the chili flakes, let the oil cool slightly. This will ensure the flakes don’t burn.

Taste test and adjust. Taste the sauce and add more sugar or soy sauce to balance out the heat if you need to.

How To Store Them

Once cooled, the spicy beef strips can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. I wouldn’t recommend freezing this dish as the oil separates from the sauce upon thawing.

You can reheat the strips in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, stirring frequently. Or, reheat them in the microwave and stir before eating.

This recipe is amazing for a meal prep lunch because the sauce keeps everything delicious and tender. So, you could easily make a couple of bowls for busy days.

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Hot Spicy Beef (Gluten-Free)

Shelby Stover

With bold, spicy flavor and ready in 20 minutes these crispy chili beef strips are a tastier and healthier version of your favorite takeout recipe.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 463 kcal

Equipment

• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Large skillet

Ingredients

  

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For the Beef:

• 1 lb Beef sirloin or flank steak thinly sliced (16 oz | 450 g)
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce m0.5 fl. oz | 15 mlake sure it's gluten-free,
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon Avocado oil

For the Homemade Chili Crisp Sauce (Makes ~1 cup):

• ½ cup Avocado oil 4 fl. oz | 120 ml
• 3 Garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon Green onion finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger grated
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoon Red chili flake
• 2 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• Pinch Salt

For Garnish:

• 1 green onion sliced

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, combine beef, soy sauce, cornstarch and a small pinch of salt. Toss well and set aside for 5 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, green onion, ginger and sesame seeds. Cook gently for 3–4 minutes until golden and aromatic. Remove from heat. Stir in chili flakes, soy sauce, sugar and salt. Let sit and infuse while you cook the beef.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet or wok over high heat. Add beef and sear 2–3 minutes until browned and just cooked through. Remove from heat.
• Pour the full amount of chili crisp sauce into the skillet with the beef. Stir and simmer together for 2–3 minutes until everything is glossy and well-coated.
• Top with sliced green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

To make the beef easy to cut into strips, place it in the freezer for no longer than 30 minutes. When it’s super chilled, slicing is a breeze. You’ll also want to make sure to slice across the grain to maximize tenderness.

Before you add the chili flakes, let the oil cool slightly. This will ensure the flakes don’t burn.

Taste test and adjust. Taste the sauce and add more sugar or soy sauce to balance out the heat if you need to.

Disclaimer:

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 27gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 551mgPotassium: 515mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1231IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 3mg

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