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Chinese Crispy Chilli Beef Recipe

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This Chinese Crispy Chilli Beef recipe delivers perfectly crispy, tender strips of medallion steak coated in a sticky, spicy sweet chilli sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful dish combines the crunch of deep-fried beef with a bold, tangy sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that brings authentic Chinese flavors to your table.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Beef Coating

  • 360g medallion steak, sliced thinly against the grain into strips
  • 1 egg
  • 6 tablespoons cornflour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce or hot sauce (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef: In a mixing bowl, combine the beef strips with the egg, mixing with your hands to coat all the pieces evenly.
  2. Coat the beef with cornflour: Add cornflour, salt, and white pepper to the beef mixture and thoroughly combine until the beef is well coated. The mixture will become sticky.
  3. Heat the oil: In a large frying pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over high heat for 3-4 minutes until very hot. Test the oil by dropping in a small piece of beef to ensure it sizzles.
  4. Fry the beef: Carefully separate the beef strips and add them one at a time into the hot oil in batches to prevent overcrowding. Fry for 5-6 minutes until dark brown and crispy, stirring occasionally but avoiding excessive movement.
  5. Drain the beef: Remove the crispy beef with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  6. Make the sauce: Combine sweet chilli sauce, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, water, garlic, and sriracha in a separate bowl.
  7. Simmer the sauce: Pour the sauce mixture into a clean pan and simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until it thickens and becomes sticky.
  8. Combine beef and sauce: Add the crispy beef strips into the pan with the sauce and toss to coat everything evenly.
  9. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Slice the steak thinly against the grain for the most tender texture.
  • Fry the beef in batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature, ensuring maximum crispiness.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha sauce according to your heat preference.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer beef to avoid excess oil dripping into the sauce.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/chinese-crispy-chilli-beef-recipe/