Crispy Chilli Beef
A flavorful and crispy beef dish coated in a spicy, sweet, and savory sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Beef
- 500 g beef steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 egg white egg white
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch slurry (mixed with 2 tbsp water)
- 1 spring onion spring onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Fresh red chili Fresh red chili, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Slice beef into thin strips, toss with cornstarch, egg white, salt, and pepper. Let sit 10 mins.
- Fry beef in hot oil until crispy, about 3-4 mins per batch. Drain on paper towel.
- Stir-fry garlic and ginger in sesame oil, add peppers, then sauces, honey, sugar, chili flakes, and vinegar. Simmer and thicken with slurry.
- Add crispy beef to sauce, toss to coat. Garnish with sesame seeds, spring onion, and chili. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, fry the beef twice.