30-Minute Easy Sticky Crispy Chilli Beef

Crispy chili beef with Asian sauce and noodles.

30-Minute Easy Sticky Crispy Chilli Beef

This Crispy Chilli Beef recipe delivers a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavours with a delicious crispy texture. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles and a side of broccoli.

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

For the Beef:

500 g (1 lb) sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
100 g (½ cups) cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder, bicarb of soda
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon oil for frying

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
6 tablespoons ketchup
4 tablespoons cider or white vinegar
5 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ red chili pepper, finely minced

Instructions

Prepare the Beef:

Slice the sirloin thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the beef strips in this mixture until well-coated.

Cook the Beef:

Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat. Add the oil and allow it to warm up.
Carefully place the beef strips in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Brown the beef on one side for about 1-2 minutes.
Stir the beef to brown the other sides evenly. Once the beef is crispy and brown, remove it from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.

Prepare the Sauce:

In a bowl or measuring jug, mix together the soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and red chili pepper.
Pour the sauce into the hot skillet and bring it to a boil. Allow it to thicken, stirring frequently, for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Combine and Serve:

Return the cooked beef to the skillet, stirring to coat the beef evenly with the sauce.
Serve the crispy chili beef over cooked rice or noodles, accompanied by a side of broccoli or rocket.

Notes

Freezing Crispy Chilli Beef: You can freeze this dish, but be aware that the beef may lose its crispiness. For best results, freeze the sliced beef and sauce separately. Defrost in the fridge before cooking as per the recipe.
Meal Prep Tips: Slice and freeze the fresh beef immediately in labeled freezer bags or containers. Mix and freeze the sauce in a separate labeled bag or container. When ready to cook, defrost both components, then coat the beef in cornstarch and cook according to the recipe.
Sauce Quantity: This recipe makes a generous amount of sauce to coat the beef and to drizzle over your chosen side. If you prefer less sauce, you can halve the sauce ingredients.
Storing Leftovers: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. The beef will lose its crispiness, but the dish remains delicious and makes for a great lunch option.

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