20 Spicy Beef Recipes for Your Friends Who Think They Can Handle the Heat (2024)

Taiwanese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup

"A bowl of this in the winter evenings will warm you right up," recipe creator jhuang0125 says of this slow cooker dish spiced with chile peppers, chile paste, garlic, and Chinese five-spice powder.

Spicy Orange Beef

Fans of the sweet and spicy flavor combo will absolutely love this beef dish made with orange marmalade, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Bo Kho (Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stew)

This spicy Vietnamese beef stew is a labor of love, but recipe creator Lori Rowley-Sipple says it's worth the extra effort.

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Spicy Beef and Broccoli Chow Mein

Make this quick and easy dinner on a busy weeknight. "Absolutely delicious," raves reviewer Paxi28. "My whole family approved. It has just the right amount of spice."

Spicy Orange Zest Beef

Two tablespoons of grated orange zest add bright citrus flavor to this hot beef dinner, which is spiced with sambal oelek and sweetened with brown sugar.

Spicy Beef Ramen

This exceptionally easy and tasty dinner is ready in just 20 minutes. Recipe creator Juliana Hale suggests freezing the steak beforehand to make slicing a breeze.

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Spicy Beef Fajitas

Make these simple spicy beef fajitas with steak, bell peppers, onions, Anaheim chile peppers, a packet spicy fajita seasoning, olive oil, and garlic.

Instant Pot Spicy Beef Curry Stew

You can make this paleo-friendly beef stew in your trusty Instant Pot. "This is SO good, easy to make and full of flavor," says reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar France C.

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Spicy Beef Curry Stew for the Slow Cooker

"This hearty, spicy beef stew is only for those that can handle the heat," warns recipe creator NANCIG, who says you can make the easy recipe in a slow cooker or on the stove.

Spicy Beef Burritos

Try these restaurant-worthy burritos, topped with jalapenos and packed with ground beef and refried beans, next time you need a little spice in your life.

Spicy Shredded Beef

It couldn't be easier to make this spicy shredded beef with just lean chuck, garlic, salt, cumin, and a can of diced tomatoes.

Super-Simple, Super-Spicy Mongolian Beef

This top-rated Mongolian beef takes just a few minutes to cook on the stove. Recipe creator Ang suggests serving with rice and veggies for family dinner night.

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Spicy Beef Bulgogi

Two tablespoons of whole dried cayenne peppers and a teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper takes this beef bulgogi up a few notches.

Szechuan Beef

Reviewer Lisa Ritter, who says this recipe is "restaurant quality," suggests adding a little cornstarch to the chicken broth to slightly thicken the sauce.

Steak Tacos with Spicy Yogurt Sauce

A creamy mayonnaise-yogurt sauce (flavored with cayenne pepper, dill weed, cilantro, lime juice, and salt) is the perfect finishing touch for these steak tacos.

Spicy Thai Steak and Vegetable Stir-Fry

What's not to love about these ramen noodles with Thai-spiced steak, cabbage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and bean sprouts?

Spicy Beef Brisket

The juicy, slow cooker beef brisket practically melts in your mouth. Crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, peppercorns, and onion flakes add lots of savory and spicy flavor.

Beef Enchiladas with Spicy Red Sauce

Seasoned ground beef is wrapped in flour tortillas, smothered with a spicy red sauce, then topped with shredded cheese and cilantro.

Hot and Spicy Habanero Beef Stew

"This very spicy beef stew full of vegetables, spices, and habanero peppers is slow-cooked to perfection and will warm anyone up on long, cold winter days, but is fantastic all year long," says recipe creator Rafal.

Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo

These jalapeno-packed patties are topped with a spicy Cajun mayo and Monterey Jack cheese. It's a "jazzy way to spice up the boring basic burger that will tantalize your taste buds," according to recipe creator Sarah Stephan.

More Inspiration

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