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Crispy Chilli Beef Recipe

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A delicious and flavorful Crispy Chilli Beef recipe featuring tender beef strips coated in a crunchy batter, stir-fried with a spicy, tangy sauce made from soy, hoisin, and chili sauces. Perfect as a main dish served with steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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Beef and Batter

  • 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Sauce and Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1–2 red chilies, sliced (optional for extra heat)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice the beef: Slice the beef thinly against the grain into strips to ensure tenderness and quick cooking.
  2. Prepare the batter: In a bowl, combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add the egg and water, then whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  3. Fry the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Dip the beef strips into the batter, coating them fully, and fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain the fried beef on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  4. Prepare the sauce: Heat sesame oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, minced ginger, sliced onion, and bell pepper; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  5. Simmer the sauce: Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and sugar. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
  6. Toss the beef in sauce: Add the crispy fried beef to the sauce, tossing to coat thoroughly. Stir-fry together for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the beef to absorb the sauce.
  7. Garnish and serve: Garnish with sliced red chilies and chopped green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For extra heat, include the optional red chilies or adjust chili sauce amount.
  • Make sure oil is hot enough before frying to achieve the perfect crispy texture.
  • Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
  • Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor.
  • Drain fried beef well to avoid sogginess when mixing with sauce.
  • Can be served with steamed rice or noodles for a hearty meal.

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