Crispy Chilli Beef
Crispy Chilli Beef is a flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring tender strips of beef fried to a crispy finish and tossed in a spicy, tangy chilli sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp cornflour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 spring onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the beef strips with beaten egg and cornflour until evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sliced chilli. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the red bell pepper and spring onions; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sugar in a small bowl, then pour into the pan.
- Return the crispy beef to the pan and toss everything together to coat the beef in the sauce evenly.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra heat, add more fresh chillies or a dash of chilli oil. This dish pairs perfectly with jasmine rice or crispy noodles.
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