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Crispy Chilli Beef

Crispy Chilli Beef: Your New Favorite Homemade Asian Dish

Crispy Chilli Beef is a delightful Asian dish that brings restaurant flavors home without deep frying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Preparation
  • 360 g thin-cut sirloin steak Feel free to substitute with ribeye, flank, or skirt steak.
  • 1 small egg Acts as a binder.
  • 4 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) Crucial for achieving a crispy layer.
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp white pepper Optional for extra kick.
For Cooking
  • 4 ½ tbsp sunflower oil Can be substituted with vegetable oil.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium onion, sliced Shallots can be used for a milder taste.
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Chinese Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree (or paste)
  • 6 tbsp caster sugar Balances acidity and spice.
  • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

Equipment

  • non-stick pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Chilli Beef
  1. Prepare the Steak: Slice the steak into thin strips and coat with beaten egg, then mix with cornflour, salt, black pepper, and white pepper. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the Beef: Heat sunflower oil in a pan and fry beef in batches for 5-6 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, add remaining oil and cook onion for 2 minutes, then add chili, ginger, and garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Make Sauce: Combine rice vinegar, soy sauce, tomato puree, caster sugar, ketchup, and sweet chili sauce in the pan, stirring for 2-3 minutes until bubbling.
  5. Combine and Serve: Add beef to the sauce, ensuring it's coated, and heat for 1-2 minutes. Serve over jasmine rice or with stir-fried noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a pan over medium heat for crispiness.

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