Description
A delightful dish that brings the taste of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen with crispy beef coated in a spicy, sweet sauce.
Ingredients
- Beef Steak: 1 lb (450g) of thinly sliced beef steak
- Cornflour (Cornstarch): 1/2 cup
- Oil for Frying: Neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola oil
- Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Rice Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Red Chillies: 2-3 sliced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 inch, grated
- Bell Pepper: 1/2, thinly sliced
- Onion: 1/2, thinly sliced
- Spring Onions: Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the beef with soy sauce and rice vinegar for 15 minutes.
- Coat the marinated beef in cornflour.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the beef until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the sauce by sautéing garlic, ginger, and red chillies, then add bell pepper and onion.
- Combine the crispy beef with the sautéed vegetables and sauce, and garnish with spring onions.
Notes
- Use tender cuts of beef like flank or sirloin for best results.
- Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and crispiness.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing chillies or using sweet bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: Chinese, Beef, Fakeaway, Crispy, Chilli