Description
Crispy Chilli Beef is a flavorful and easy-to-make stir-fry dish featuring tender beef strips coated in cornstarch and soy sauce, then fried until crispy. Tossed with sautéed garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and spicy red chilies, this dish balances sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors perfectly. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s a satisfying meal that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Marinade
- 500g beef strips
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 red chilies, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Sauce & Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: In a mixing bowl, combine the beef strips with soy sauce and cornstarch. Toss well to coat evenly and let it marinate for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderize the meat.
- Heat the oil: Place a pan or skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Allow the oil to heat up thoroughly before frying.
- Fry the beef: Add the marinated beef strips to the hot oil. Fry them until they turn crispy and browned on the outside, ensuring the beef is cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté aromatics and vegetables: In the same pan, add minced garlic, ginger, sliced red chilies, and bell pepper. Sauté the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and the vegetables soften slightly.
- Add sugar and vinegar: Sprinkle in the sugar and pour the vinegar over the sautéed aromatics and bell peppers. Season with salt to taste. Stir well to combine and allow the sauce to develop a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
- Combine beef with sauce: Return the crispy beef strips back into the pan with the sauce and vegetable mixture. Stir everything together until the beef is evenly coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Serve hot: Transfer the crispy chili beef to a serving dish and enjoy immediately, ideally paired with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra heat, add more red chilies or a splash of chili sauce.
- You can substitute bell pepper with other colorful peppers for variation.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying beef to achieve a crispy texture.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best aromatic flavor.
- This recipe is best served freshly cooked for maximum crispiness.
