Description
Crispy Chilli Beef is a flavorful and spicy stir-fry dish featuring tender strips of sirloin beef coated in a crispy batter and tossed in a tangy, sweet, and spicy sauce with colorful bell peppers. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner with bold Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Coating
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
Vegetables and Garnishes
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Oil
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the coating: In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Toss the thinly sliced beef sirloin in this mixture until each piece is evenly coated to ensure a crispy texture when fried.
- Fry the beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the coated beef slices and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove the beef and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves. Set this flavorful sauce aside for later use.
- Sauté aromatics: Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute, to build the base flavor.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the thinly sliced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry until they become tender but still crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine beef and sauce: Return the crispy beef to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over everything. Toss to coat all ingredients evenly and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the beef is heated through and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the chopped green onions and sesame seeds over the top just before serving to add freshness and a nutty crunch.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes with the garlic and ginger.
- You can substitute sirloin with flank steak or ribeye for richer flavor.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture without absorbing excess oil.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
