Spicy Beef and Bacon Stir-Fry

This Spicy Beef and Bacon Stir Fry is a quick and satisfying dinner made with tender slices of beef, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a bold homemade stir-fry sauce. The combination of savory beef and smoky bacon gives this dish plenty of flavor, while garlic, ginger, and Sriracha add a delicious spicy kick.

Ready in about 30 minutes, this easy beef stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something filling without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over steamed rice, brown rice, or noodles for a complete meal.

Why You’ll Love This Spicy Beef and Bacon Stir-Fry

This recipe combines simple ingredients with big flavor. Cooking the bacon first creates a flavorful base for the beef and vegetables, while the homemade sauce brings everything together.

• Make the sauce. Whisk together soy sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, water, and red pepper flakes.
• Cook the bacon. Add chopped bacon to a large skillet or wok and cook until crispy. Transfer to a plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.
• Cook the beef. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry over high heat for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
• Cook the vegetables. Add bell pepper and broccoli and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
• Add garlic and ginger. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Combine. Return the beef and bacon to the skillet. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together.
• Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables. Top with green onions and serve with rice or noodles.

For a dinner with Asian inspiration, try Spicy Beef and Bacon Stir Fry that comes together in about 35 min. The recipe records 8 distinct ingredients, 6 instruction steps and medium difficulty difficulty so you can check the scope before you start.