Sticky, crispy, sweet and just the right amount of spicy.
This Crispy Chilli Beef is one of those take-away favourites that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. Golden crispy beef tossed through a rich, tangy sauce with onion, capsicum and a little kick of chilli, served over fluffy rice for the ultimate comfort meal.
Save this one for your next fake-away night.
Ingredients
For the Beef
- 500g flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- Extra cornstarch for coating
- Oil for frying
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- ½ tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
1. Marinate the Beef
In a bowl combine:
- egg white
- soy sauce
- cornstarch
- salt
Add beef and marinate for 15–30 minutes.
2. Prepare the Sauce
Whisk together:
- sugar
- ketchup
- vinegar
- hoisin
- soy sauce
- sweet chili sauce
- chili flakes
- water
Set aside.
3. Coat & Fry
- Toss marinated beef in cornstarch until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a pan or wok.
- Fry beef in batches for 2–3 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Place on paper towel.
4. Stir Fry Vegetables
In a wok or large pan:
- Add a little oil
- Cook onion and bell pepper for 2–3 minutes
- Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds
5. Add Sauce
Pour in sauce mixture and simmer until slightly thickened.
Add cornstarch slurry if needed for extra thickness.
6. Combine
Add crispy beef back into the sauce and toss quickly until coated.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or fried rice.
Enjoy!
Joy x
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