Description
Crispy Chilli Beef is a sensational dish featuring tender beef strips fried to golden perfection and tossed in a spicy, sweet sauce that tantalizes your taste buds. This crowd-pleaser offers a delightful balance of flavors and makes for an impressive meal at any dinner gathering. It’s quick to prepare and pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles, making it a versatile favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, sliced thin
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 4 fresh red chilies, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips (about ¼ inch thick).
- Toss the beef strips in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the beef strips in batches for 3-4 minutes each, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In another skillet, combine garlic, sliced chilies, soy sauce, and brown sugar over medium heat; stir until bubbling (about 2 minutes).
- Return the crispy beef to the skillet with the sauce and toss well to coat.
- Serve immediately garnished with chopped spring onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg