Name: Crispy Chilli Beef: 7 Steps to Dinner Perfection
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak (Cut thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.); 1/4 cup Cornstarch; 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.); 1 large Egg (Use egg replacer for a vegan alternative.); 1/2 cup Water (Adjust for consistency.); 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; To taste Salt & Pepper (Don’t skip this step!); 1 cup Vegetable Oil (Heat thoroughly for crispy texture.); 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce; 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar; 2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (Substitute with soy sauce and honey if unavailable.); 2 tablespoons Chili Sauce (Adjust according to taste.); 1 teaspoon Sugar (To balance acidity.); 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 inch Minced Ginger; 1 medium Onion (Sliced.); 1 medium Bell Pepper (Sliced.); To taste Red Chilies (Optional for heat.); 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (Optional.); 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions (For garnishing.)

Description

Crispy Chilli Beef is a quick and flavorful dinner option that captures the essence of Chinese cuisine.

Ingredients

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1 pound Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak (Cut thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.)
1/4 cup Cornstarch
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.)
1 large Egg (Use egg replacer for a vegan alternative.)
1/2 cup Water (Adjust for consistency.)
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
To taste Salt & Pepper (Don’t skip this step!)
1 cup Vegetable Oil (Heat thoroughly for crispy texture.)
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
2 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (Substitute with soy sauce and honey if unavailable.)
2 tablespoons Chili Sauce (Adjust according to taste.)
1 teaspoon Sugar (To balance acidity.)
2 cloves Minced Garlic
1 inch Minced Ginger
1 medium Onion (Sliced.)
1 medium Bell Pepper (Sliced.)
To taste Red Chilies (Optional for heat.)
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (Optional.)
2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions (For garnishing.)

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Instructions

Prepare the Beef: Thinly slice your beef against the grain. Allow to marinate.
Make the Batter: Combine cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Add egg and water, whisk until smooth.
Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Coat the Beef: Dip beef strips in batter, ensuring full coverage. Let excess drip before frying.
Fry the Beef: Fry beef strips for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Sauté the Vegetables: Heat sesame oil, add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for a minute. Add onion and bell pepper, stir for 2 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce: Stir soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, and sugar into vegetables, simmering for 2 minutes.
Combine and Serve: Toss crispy beef strips in sauce, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust chili sauce according to your heat preference.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour.
For a vegan alternative, use an egg replacer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Frying and Stir-frying
Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg