Description
Crispy Chilli Beef with Sweet Chilli Sauce is a bold and flavorful dish featuring golden-fried beef tossed in a sticky, spicy-sweet glaze. It’s quick to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner or fakeaway treat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sweet chilli sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey (optional)
- 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes or 1 fresh red chilli, chopped (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice or noodles
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 cup bell peppers or carrots, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Toss beef slices in cornstarch, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Heat oil in a wok or deep skillet. Fry beef in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a clean skillet, heat a splash of oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, vinegar or lime juice, and brown sugar or honey if using.
- Stir in chilli flakes or fresh chilli if desired.
- Add crispy beef to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles, topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Add bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas for extra crunch and color.
- Substitute chicken strips or tofu for a different protein.
- Adjust sauce sweetness with more vinegar or soy if desired.
- Bake beef at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes as a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
