Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Crispy Sweet Chilli Beef, balancing sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) flank steak, sirloin, or skirt steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/2 cup cornstarch or rice flour for a gluten-free option
- 2 large eggs, beaten (or 3 tbsp aquafaba for an egg-free binder)
- 3 tbsp neutral oil for frying (canola, peanut, or grapeseed)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2–3 tbsp red chilli paste or sriracha for heat adjustment
- 1/3 cup brown sugar or honey for caramel notes
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar for brightness
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for salt and umami
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil for a nutty finish
- Optional: sliced spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice the beef thinly across the grain. Toss the beef with beaten egg until coated. Dredge in cornstarch, shaking off excess.
- Sauce: Whisk together brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chilli paste, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Adjust to taste.
- Cooking: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry beef in batches for about 2 minutes per side until golden, then remove to a wire rack.
- Wipe skillet and reduce heat. Add sauce and reduce slightly. Return beef to skillet, toss to coat, and finish with sesame oil, spring onions, and sesame seeds.
- Serving: Serve immediately with steamed rice or sautéed greens, garnished with lime.
Notes
Dry the beef well before coating to maintain crispiness. Use a heavy skillet for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Crispy Beef, Sweet Chilli, Quick Dinner, Family Meal, Asian Cuisine