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Crispy Chilli Beef – A Takeaway Classic Made at Home

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Crispy Chilli Beef is a Chinese-inspired dish featuring deep-fried strips of beef tossed in a sticky, spicy-sweet sauce with garlic, ginger, and chilies. Perfect for recreating a restaurant favorite at home

Ingredients

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  • 400g flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced

  • 4 tbsp cornstarch

  • 2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 small carrot, julienned

  • 2 spring onions, sliced into strips

  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • Slice beef into thin strips and pat dry.

  • Coat the beef in cornstarch and rest for 10–15 minutes.

  • Heat oil to 180°C (350°F) and fry beef in small batches until golden and crispy. Drain.

  • In a clean pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies for 30 seconds.

  • Add soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Let simmer for 1 minute.

  • Toss in carrot and spring onions. Add beef and stir to coat in sauce.

  • Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Air-fry or oven-bake for a lighter version.

  • Use tamari for gluten-free option.

  • Add bell peppers or zucchini for extra vegetables.

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