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Crispy Chilli Beef

A quick and impressive dish that combines the sweetness and heat of chillies with crispy beef, perfect for family dinners during chaotic weeks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Marinade
  • 500 g beef strips Use shoulder or flank, sliced thinly.
  • 3 tbsp cornflour This is the magic that makes it crispy.
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce Recommended brand: Kikkoman.
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced Use tube ginger for convenience if needed.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced More for garlic lovers.
Vegetables and Seasoning
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin For color and crunch.
  • 1-2 red chillies, sliced Adjust to your taste.
  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce Recommended brand: Blue Dragon.
  • to taste salt and pepper Sniff a pinch for flavor.
  • Oil for frying Groundnut oil recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss the beef strips in a bowl with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then cover with cornflour until coated.
Heating the Oil
  1. Heat about 1-2 inches of oil in your pan/wok over medium heat until a drop of water sizzles on contact.
Frying the Beef
  1. Carefully lower the beef into the hot oil in small batches. Avoid crowding the pan.
Cooking the Vegetables
  1. Once the beef is golden and crispy (about 3-4 minutes per batch), scoop it out onto kitchen paper. Stir-fry the sliced peppers and chillies in the same oil.
Combining the Dish
  1. Add the crispy beef back in, stir in the sweet chilli sauce, and toss until everything is coated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve hot, and enjoy with rice or directly from the pan as leftovers taste even better!
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