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Crispy Chilli Beef

Crispy Chilli Beef That Will Elevate Your Dinner Game

Crispy Chilli Beef offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a must-try for dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Batter
  • 1 pound Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch For crispy coating
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 1/2 cup Water Adjust for batter consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Umami base
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Sauce Adjust spice level
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 inch Minced Ginger
For the Stir-Fry
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper
  • to taste Red Chilies Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions For garnish

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • wok
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the beef against the grain into 1/4-inch strips.
  2. Prepare the batter by mixing cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, egg, and water.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Fry the beef strips in batches until golden brown and crispy for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Sauté minced garlic and ginger in sesame oil, then add onion and bell pepper.
  6. Create the sauce by adding soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and sugar to the pan.
  7. Combine the beef with the sauce, stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh chilies and green onions, and serve hot with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Adjust chili sauce to your spice preference, and store leftovers properly for best results.

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