Crispy Chilli Beef
Crispy Chilli Beef is a tantalizing dish that combines tender beef strips with a crunchy coating and a spicy sauce, delivering an explosion of flavor in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe allows you to create restaurant-quality cuisine right in your own kitchen. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can master this delicious meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2–4 fresh red chillies, sliced (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Slice beef flank steak into strips about half an inch wide and pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss beef strips in cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry coated beef strips in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sliced chillies, and minced garlic.
- Add crispy beef back to the skillet (drain excess oil if needed) and pour sauce mixture over it. Toss for another minute until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg