Description
A delicious and crispy Chinese takeaway favorite, Crispy Chilli Beef combines golden-fried beef strips with a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce. Quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors, this homemade version is a must-try!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g beef (sirloin or flank steak), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar (rice or white vinegar)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Slice the beef into thin strips against the grain. In a bowl, mix the beef with soy sauce, white pepper, and egg white. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Coat the Beef: Toss the marinated beef in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Fry the Beef: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the beef strips in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on a paper towel.
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat sesame oil in a separate pan. Sauté garlic, ginger, and red chili until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in red bell pepper and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Combine Sauces: Add sweet chili sauce, tomato ketchup, dark soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Stir well and let it simmer briefly.
- Toss in the Beef: Add the crispy beef to the sauce and toss quickly to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with sliced spring onions and serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Spicier Version: Add more red chilies or a dash of hot sauce.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute beef with crispy tofu or jackfruit.
- Less Sweet: Reduce the sugar and sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry, Deep-fry
- Cuisine: chinese
Keywords: Crispy Chilli Beef, Chinese Takeout, Sweet and Spicy Beef, Homemade Chinese Recipe, Easy Stir-Fry Recipe