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Crispy Chilli Beef

Crispy Chilli Beef: A Flavor Explosion You’ll Crave

Crispy Chilli Beef is a delicious stir-fry that combines tender beef strips with a sweet and spicy sauce, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak can substitute with chicken or pork
For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cornstarch use gluten-free for gluten-free option
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour can swap for gluten-free blend
  • 1 large Egg can be omitted for vegan version
  • 1/2 cup Water use cold for lighter batter
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder essential for crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust to taste
For Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce adds umami
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar balances flavors
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce can substitute with extra soy sauce and honey
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Sauce adjust for desired heat
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar balance sauce flavors
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger enhances flavor
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Onion sliced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper sliced
  • 2 pieces Red Chilies optional
For Drizzling & Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil adds nutty flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions for garnish

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • wok
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the beef sirloin or flank steak thinly against the grain into strips.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gradually add the egg and cold water, mixing until smooth.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high until hot.
Cooking
  1. Dip each beef strip into the batter and fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a wok, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and bell pepper for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and sugar, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Add crispy beef back to the wok and toss to coat in sauce, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Garnish with sliced chilies and chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best crispiness, serve immediately and consider pairing with jasmine rice or stir-fried noodles.

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