Description
Crispy Chilli Beef with Sweet Chilli Sauce is a tantalizing dish that brings together the perfect balance of tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a deliciously tangy sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe takes less than 40 minutes to prepare and serves up a flavor explosion that rivals any takeout option. The crispy fried beef strips tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce create an irresistible taste sensation, while the fresh vegetables add crunch and color. Enjoy it as a main course with steamed rice or noodles, or serve it as appetizers for your next gathering. This homemade version allows you to customize the heat level and ingredients, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g Rump/Sirloin steak
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Corn/Potato Starch
- ½ Sweet Onion
- ½ Bell Pepper
- 2–3 Spring Onions
- 2–3 Birdseye Chillies
- 3 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 tsp Vinegar (white or rice)
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- ½ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Cut the beef into thin strips and marinate with all marinade ingredients for 15 minutes.
- Mix stir fry sauce ingredients in a bowl; set aside.
- Add egg to marinated beef, mix well, then coat with starch.
- Heat oil to 350°F and deep fry coated beef until crispy (1–2 minutes).
- Drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Stir-fry onions and bell peppers in a wok; add fried beef and stir fry sauce.
- Toss in spring onions and chillies; cook for another minute.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg