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Crispy Chili Beef (Better Than Takeout!)

Crispy fried beef coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy chili sauce — crunchy, bold, and better than takeout.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Asian, Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese, Takeout
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crispy Beef
  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • oil for frying
Chili Sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Slice beef thinly against the grain.
  2. Toss beef with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry beef in batches until crispy.
  5. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sriracha, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, ketchup, and water in a pan.
  6. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened.
  7. Add crispy beef to the sauce and coat well.
  8. Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve immediately for best crispiness. Pairs perfectly with rice or noodles.