Description
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to whip up something delicious after a long day. That’s why I absolutely love this Crispy Chilli Beef with Sweet Chilli Sauce! It’s a quick solution that satisfies those cravings for something savory and satisfying. The crispy beef, coated in a sweet and spicy sauce, is sure to impress your loved ones. Plus, it’s easy enough to make on a weeknight, yet fancy enough for a special occasion. Trust me, this dish will become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g Rump/Sirloin steak (or any tender steak cut)
- 1 Egg
- 1 cup Corn/Potato Starch (Flour)
- ½ Sweet Onion
- ½ Bell Pepper
- 2–3 Spring Onions
- 2–3 Birdeye/hot chillies
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce (for marinating)
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste (for marinating)
- 1 tsp Sesame oil (for marinating)
- ½ tsp Sugar (for marinating)
- ¼ tsp White Pepper (for marinating)
- 3 tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce (for stir fry sauce)
- 2 tbsp Ketchup (for stir fry sauce)
- 2 tbsp Light soy sauce (for stir fry sauce)
- 1 tsp Vinegar (white or rice, for stir fry sauce)
- 1 tbsp Sugar (for stir fry sauce)
- ½ tsp Salt (for stir fry sauce)
Instructions
- Cut beef into thin strips. Marinate the beef strips with all ingredients in the marinade list. Mix well and marinate for 15 mins.
- In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients from the stir fry sauce list and set aside.
- Break one egg into the marinated beef strips. Mix well.
- Coat the beef strips with corn/potato flour. Make sure all the beef strips are separated. Toss the excess flour out before frying.
- Heat the oil to high heat, about 350 F. Add the coated beef and deep fry for 1-2 mins until crispy.
- Remove from oil and transfer to a paper towel or cooling rack.
- Heat the wok/pan to medium high heat. Drizzle a tablespoon of oil, add the cut onions and stir for a few seconds. Then add the pepper slices, stir well.
- Add the fried beef strips. Pour the sauce mix, add the spring onions and fresh chillies. Stir well to combine all ingredients over high heat for 1-2 mins.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Match with hot steamed/cooked rice or stir fry noodles.
- Perfect as a savory snack too!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg