Description
Crispy Chilli Beef is a tantalizing dish that combines tender, crispy beef strips with vibrant vegetables in a spicy, savory sauce. This restaurant-quality meal is perfect for family dinners or lively gatherings, delivering bold flavors and stunning presentation that will impress your guests. With simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, you’ll have a dish that’s not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Get ready to enjoy the delightful crunch and irresistible taste of Crispy Chilli Beef!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3 fresh red chilies, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cooking oil (vegetable or peanut)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Slice flank steak against the grain into thin strips.
- Dredge in cornstarch: Coat beef strips in cornstarch until fully covered.
- Heat the oil: In a pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the beef: Cook beef in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy; set aside on paper towels.
- Sauté veggies: In the same pan, add garlic, bell peppers, and chilies; sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
- Create the sauce: Mix soy sauce, chili paste, rice vinegar, ginger, and brown sugar; pour over sautéed vegetables.
- Combine: Add crispy beef back into the pan; toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg