Crispy Chilli Beef is a popular Chinese dish known for its crispy texture and flavorful sweet and spicy sauce. Here’s a basic recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the crispy beef:
- 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the sauce:
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the stir-fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced diagonally (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the beef:
- In a bowl, season the thinly sliced beef with salt and pepper.
- Coat each slice of beef with cornstarch, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the beef:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Fry the beef slices in batches until they are golden and crispy. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Make the sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Stir-fry the vegetables:
- In a clean wok or pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell peppers and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Combine and finish:
- Add the crispy beef back into the wok.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables, tossing everything together until the beef is well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve the Crispy Chilli Beef over steamed rice or noodles. Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less chilli sauce according to your taste preferences. Enjoy your homemade Crispy Chilli Beef!
