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Quick Crispy Chilli Beef Recipe

Quick Crispy Chilli Beef Recipe

Savory Quick Crispy Chilli Beef Recipe is a favorite takeout-style dish made at home. It tastes bold, crispy, and slightly sweet. Many people love this Savory Quick Crispy Chilli Beef Recipe for fast dinners. This dish uses simple pantry items and fresh beef strips.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams beef sirloin or flank steak
  • 4 tablespoons cornflour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 2 dried red chilies sliced
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Spring onions for garnish

Instructions
 

Slice the Beef

  • Cut beef into thin strips against the grain. Thin slices cook fast and stay tender. Keep pieces similar in size.

Season the Beef

  • Add salt and black pepper to beef strips. Mix well using clean hands for even seasoning.

Coat with Cornflour

  • Add cornflour to beef strips. Toss until every piece is fully coated and looks dry.

Heat the Oil

  • Heat frying oil in a deep pan. Oil should be hot before frying the beef.

Fry the Beef

  • Add beef in small batches. Fry until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Prepare the Sauce Base

  • Heat one tablespoon oil in a wok. Add garlic and ginger. Stir quickly until fragrant.

Add Chilies and Vegetables

  • Add dried chilies, onion, and bell pepper. Stir fry on high heat for one minute.

Mix the Sauce

  • Add soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and water. Stir well and simmer briefly.

Toss the Beef

  • Add crispy beef to the sauce. Toss quickly to coat without losing crunch.

Garnish and Serve

  • Turn off heat. Garnish with spring onions. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Slice beef very thin for best crispiness.
  • Use cornflour, not flour, for lighter coating.
  • Fry beef in batches to avoid soggy texture.
  • Adjust chilies for mild or spicy taste.
  • Add honey instead of sugar for deeper sweetness.
  • Use chicken strips for a lighter variation.
  • Add sesame oil for nutty aroma.
Keyword Quick Crispy Chilli Beef Recipe