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Crispy Chilli Beef

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Crispy Chilli Beef is a delicious, crunchy beef dish coated in a crispy batter, stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and a tangy, spicy sauce. A perfect combination of crispy and flavorful, this dish is great for dinner or as a starter.

Ingredients

1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced

1/4 cup cornstarch

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg

1/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetable oil for frying

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon chili sauce (adjust to taste)

2 teaspoons sugar

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon minced ginger

1/2 onion, sliced

1 bell pepper, sliced

1–2 red chilies, sliced (optional for extra heat)

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Slice beef thinly against the grain into strips.

  • In a bowl, combine cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add the egg and water, whisk until smooth.

  • Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Dip beef strips into the batter, coating fully, and fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  • For the sauce: Heat sesame oil in a wok or large pan. Add garlic, ginger, onion, and bell pepper; sauté for 2 minutes.

  • Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and sugar. Simmer for 2 minutes.

  • Add crispy beef to the sauce, toss to coat. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.

  • Garnish with sliced chilies and chopped green onions. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Vegetarian Version: Swap beef for tofu or cauliflower.

  • Spicy Heat: Adjust chili sauce and fresh chilies to control heat.

  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour and cornstarch for the batter.

  • Add More Veggies: Try adding mushrooms, carrots, or broccoli to the stir-fry.

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