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Crispy Chilli Beef Recipe

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Crispy Chilli Beef is a bold, flavorful Chinese takeout favorite made at home—thin beef slices fried until golden and tossed in a sticky sweet-spicy sauce. This easy crispy chilli beef recipe is perfect for dinner and guaranteed to impress with its crunchy texture and bold flavor.

Ingredients

  • Thinly sliced beef (flank steak or sirloin recommended)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating; adjust as needed)
  • 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce (for marinade and sauce)
  • Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2–3 red chillies, sliced (adjust to taste)
  • 2–3 green onions, sliced
  • 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Optional: sliced bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch
  • Optional: cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water) to thicken sauce if needed

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice beef against the grain. Marinate with soy sauce, beaten egg, and 1 tbsp cornstarch for 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix sauce ingredients: soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chillies.
  3. Coat marinated beef in cornstarch until well covered.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F (180°C) in a deep pan. Fry beef in batches until golden and crispy (about 2–3 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a clean skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, and chillies in a bit of oil. Pour in sauce and simmer. Add a cornstarch slurry if the sauce needs thickening.
  6. Add crispy beef to the sauce and toss until coated and glossy.
  7. Top with green onions and serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Remove chilli seeds or reduce quantity for a milder version.
  • Tamari can be used for gluten-free diets.
  • Add hoisin or sriracha for a different flavor twist.
  • Works well with chicken too.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying—work in batches for max crisp.

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