Crispy Chilli Beef with Sweet Chilli Sauce
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min
Servings
2
Level
Easy
Crispy chili beef is a starter or appetizer with an Asian flavor․ Cuts of beef are breaded and fried with onions‚ peppers‚ green onions‚ and fresh chili peppers in a sweet‚ spicy‚ savory sauce and breading․
Rump or sirloin steak is sliced against the grain and seasoned with light soy sauce‚ ginger garlic paste‚ sesame oil‚ sugar‚ and white pepper․ Eggs are beaten into the steak to help cornstarch or potato starch stick to the meat․ The sauce is made with sweet chili sauce‚ ketchup‚ soy sauce‚ vinegar‚ sugar‚ salt‚ and other ingredients․ Onions and bell peppers add fresh flavor to the stir-fry․
The beef will be brown and tender when cooked in hot oil for a short time․ Removing excess flour before cooking the beef helps prevent clumping and adds bulk to the coating․ Sauté the beef briefly over high heat at the end of the cooking process to coat it with sauce without overcooking․
Use as a main course with plain or fried rice or noodles․ Other options for use include appetizers and snacks to serve with tea or other drinks․ To eat the crispy coating‚ toss and serve the dish right away․
Why you'll love this recipe
- It makes a good family dish: the steak and vegetables with sauce can be cooked and eaten at the same time after stir-frying․
- Signature flavor offerings are popular with restaurant-goers and home cooks looking for weeknight meal ideas․
- Sweet and sour sauces‚ ketchup‚ soy sauce‚ and other vinegar-based sauces pair well with beef․
- The crunchy outer layer holds onto the sauce․ It consists of pieces coated with egg and corn or potato starch and deep-fried․
- Use it as a snack or main dish, This recipe pairs well with dishes such as steamed rice‚ fried rice‚ and noodle dishes․
- Picky eaters will like the beef fajita strips and spice level, Chillies are added at the end to keep them crisp․
- Leftovers can be consumed at additional meals‚ though the fried coating on the sauced beef dish may not be as crispy after cooling․
Ingredients
- •200 g rump or sirloin steak (or any tender steak cut)
- •1 egg
- •1 cup corn or potato starch
- •½ sweet onion
- •½ bell pepper
- •2 spring onions (2-3)
- •2 birdeye or hot chillies (2-3)
- •1 tbsp light soy sauce (for marinating)
- •1 tsp ginger garlic paste (for marinating)
- •1 tsp sesame oil (for marinating)
- •½ tsp sugar (for marinating)
- •¼ tsp white pepper (for marinating)
- •3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- •2 tbsp ketchup
- •2 tbsp light soy sauce (for stir-fry sauce)
- •1 tsp white or rice vinegar
- •1 tbsp sugar (for stir-fry sauce)
- •½ tsp salt
- •oil (for deep-frying and stir-frying)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the beef into thin strips.
- 2
Mix the beef with all marinade ingredients and marinate for 15 minutes.
- 3
Mix all stir-fry sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
- 4
Break the egg into the marinated beef strips and mix well.
- 5
Coat the beef strips with corn or potato starch, keeping the strips separated, then shake off excess starch.
- 6
Heat the oil over high heat to about 350°F.
- 7
Deep-fry the coated beef for 1-2 minutes until crispy, then transfer it to paper towel or a cooling rack.
- 8
Heat a wok or pan over medium-high heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon oil, and stir the onion for a few seconds before adding the bell pepper and stirring well.
- 9
Add the fried beef and sauce mixture, then add the spring onions and fresh chillies. Stir over high heat for 1-2 minutes to combine.
- 10
Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately with steamed rice, fried rice, or stir-fry noodles.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
798
Protein
37.56g
Fat
26.75g
Carbs
105.68g
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