Crispy Chili Beef
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This crispy chili beef is loaded with flavor and texture. Tender beef is coated in a crispy batter and then tossed in a spicy chili sauce.
Tasty Team
98% would make again
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- ¾ lb frying steak (300 g)
- ⅔ cup cornflour (100 g)
- 1 tablespoon chinese 5 spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups oil (1 L), for frying
- 2 red chilis
- 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
- 1 oz ginger (25 g), thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- spring onion, to garnish
- red chilli, to garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 854
- Fat 69g
- Carbs 34g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugar 6g
- Protein 27g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Slice the steaks into thin strips and place into a small bowl.
- Add the cornflour, 5 spice, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
- Carefully heat the oil in a deep saucepan until it reaches 190°C (375°F).
- Carefully place the beef strips into the oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
- Place on some tissue to soak up the excess oil and set a aside.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by adding a tablespoon of oil to a frying pan. Frying the chilies, spring onion, and ginger over a medium heat for a few minutes. Add garlic paste and fry for another minute.
- Stir in the soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, red wine vinegar, and tomato ketchup until thick.
- Stir in the beef steaks until evenly coated.
- Garnish with spring onion and red chilies.
- Enjoy!
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