Description
Crispy Chilli Beef is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy beef with vibrant peppers and a spicy, aromatic sauce. This restaurant-quality recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a satisfying meal. With its addictive crunch and bold flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table. Plus, it’s easy to make and adaptable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by slicing flank steak against the grain into strips about half an inch thick.
- In a bowl, coat the beef strips evenly with cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the coated beef in batches for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds, then add sliced bell peppers and stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes to the pan along with the fried beef; stir to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg