Description
Crispy Chili Beef is a flavor-packed dish featuring tender, marinated beef strips coated in a light batter and fried to perfection. Tossed in a spicy chili sauce, it’s the perfect balance of heat and sweetness that will leave your taste buds dancing. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish promises to impress family and friends alike. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef flank steak
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Slice the beef flank steak against the grain into thin strips and marinate in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.
- While marinating, chop the red bell pepper into strips.
- In a bowl, mix chili paste with brown sugar and a splash of water until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook marinated beef in batches for about 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Add bell pepper strips and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour sauce over beef and veggies; stir until everything is well-coated and bubbly (about 1 minute).
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For extra crispiness, ensure your oil is hot before frying. - Substitute beef with chicken or tofu for variations. - Add more fresh chilies to increase spice levels as desired.