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Crispy Shredded Chilli Beef

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A homemade favorite inspired by Chinese takeout: tender beef strips coated in crispy cornstarch, fried to golden crunch, then tossed in a glossy, sweet‑spicy sauce that clings beautifully to each piece.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Fried then Stirred
  • Cuisine: Chinese-inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced

1 egg white

1/2 cup cornstarch

Vegetable oil, for deep frying

1 tbsp vegetable oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp grated fresh ginger

2 red chilies, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)

3 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp rice vinegar

3 tbsp sweet chili sauce

2 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp sesame oil

Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Sliced spring onions (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Mix beef strips with egg white and cornstarch until evenly coated.
  2. Heat oil in a wok or deep pan. Fry beef in batches until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
  3. In a clean pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic, ginger, and chilies for about 30 seconds.
  4. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, sugar, and sesame oil. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Toss the crispy beef in the sauce until fully coated.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Flank steak or sirloin works best—tender and easy to slice.
  • For a gluten-free version, use tamari.
  • To make it spicier, add more chilies or chili flakes.
  • For extra color, stir in bell peppers or carrots toward the end.
  • Reheat gently in an oven or on the stovetop to preserve crispiness.

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