Name: Crispy Chilli Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 360 g thin-cut sirloin steaks (cut into thin strips); 1 small egg; 4 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 4 1/2 tbsp sunflower oil (divided); 1 medium onion (sliced into thin strips); 1 red chilli (finely sliced); 1 tsp minced ginger; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 3 tbsp dark soy sauce; 2 tbsp tomato puree; 6 tbsp caster sugar; 2 tbsp tomato ketchup; 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

Description

Crispy chilli beef with a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. Tender strips of beef are fried until crisp and coated in a rich, sticky glaze.

Ingredients

360 g thin-cut sirloin steaks (cut into thin strips)
1 small egg
4 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp white pepper
4 1/2 tbsp sunflower oil (divided)
1 medium onion (sliced into thin strips)
1 red chilli (finely sliced)
1 tsp minced ginger
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp tomato puree
6 tbsp caster sugar
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

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Instructions

Place the steak strips in a bowl and mix with the egg until fully coated.
Add cornflour, salt, black pepper, and white pepper. Toss to form a sticky coating.
Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat.
Add half the beef in a single layer and fry until dark brown and crispy, about 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining beef using another tablespoon of oil.
Add remaining 1/2 tbsp oil to the pan and reduce heat to medium.
Cook sliced onion for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Add chilli, ginger, and garlic, and stir for 30 seconds.
Stir in rice vinegar, soy sauce, tomato puree, sugar, ketchup, and sweet chilli sauce.
Increase heat and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return beef to the pan, toss to coat, and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Notes

Remove chilli seeds for a milder flavor.
Cook beef in batches to maintain crispiness.
Serve immediately for best texture.
Swap sirloin with flank steak if preferred.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 24 g
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 32 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg