Shapta (Tibetan Stir Fried Beef with Chillies)
Quick fried strips of beef with peppers, onion, ginger and dried chilli, served with rice or steamed bread.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 683kcal
- 69gcarbs
- 9.5gof which sugars
- 27.6gfat
- 10.7gsaturates
- 36.2gprotein
- 6.5gfibre
- 1.3gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Toss the beef with the first tamari and the cornflour and leave for 15 minutes. Meanwhile cook the rice following the packet.
15 min - 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large frying pan until smoking. Fry the beef in two batches for 1 to 2 minutes each until browned. Lift out onto a plate.
4 min - 3
Add the last tbsp of oil. Fry the onion for 3 minutes, then the peppers for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and dried chillies for 30 seconds.
5 min 30 s - 4
Return the beef. Add the second tamari, the water and the black pepper. Toss over a high heat for 1 minute until the sauce clings to the beef and there is no pink inside.
1 min - 5
Stir in the spring onions and sesame oil. Serve over the rice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
