Description
Crispy Chilli Beef is a tantalizing dish that brings the mouthwatering flavors of your favorite Chinese takeaway right to your kitchen. With its perfectly crispy steak strips enveloped in a spicy, tangy sauce, this dish promises to awaken your taste buds in just 30 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, Crispy Chilli Beef is a crowd-pleaser that can be paired with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 360g thin-cut sirloin steak
- 1 small egg
- 4 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
- 1 medium onion
- 1 red chilli
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 6 tbsp caster sugar
Instructions
- Coat the sliced beef in egg and season with cornflour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan or wok and fry the beef until golden brown and crispy.
- Sauté onions, chilli, ginger, and garlic until fragrant.
- Make the sauce by combining rice vinegar, soy sauce, tomato puree, sugar, and ketchup; let it thicken.
- Toss the crispy beef in the sauce and serve immediately with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of chilli used. For added crunch, serve with lettuce wraps or fresh veggies. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.