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Crispy Chilli Beef That'll Spice Up Your Dinner Routine

This Crispy Chilli Beef recipe will transform your dinner into a culinary escape with its crunchy beef strips and tangy chili sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 pound Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak substitute with chicken if desired
  • 1 cup Cornstarch or gluten-free cornstarch
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 large Egg omit for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce adjust for flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce or extra soy sauce with honey
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Sauce to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger freshly minced
  • 1 small Onion
  • 2 whole Red Chilies optional
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • frying pan
  • wok or another frying pan
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the Beef: Begin by slicing the beef sirloin or flank steak into thin strips against the grain for tenderness.
  2. Prepare the Batter: Combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add egg and water; stir until smooth.
  3. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering; check readiness by dropping a small amount of batter.
  4. Fry the Beef: Coat beef strips in batter, fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
  5. Sauté the Aromatics: In a wok, heat sesame oil, add garlic, ginger, onion, and bell pepper; sauté for 2 minutes.
  6. Make the Sauce: Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and sugar; simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.
  7. Combine the Beef and Sauce: Add crispy beef to the sauce, toss to coat, stir-fry for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and chili, serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure oil is hot enough for frying to maintain crunch. Customize chili sauce to your taste.

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