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Crispy Chili Beef (Better Than Takeout!)

Crispy, sticky, sweet-spicy beef strips tossed in a glossy chili sauce. Quick, bold, and truly better than takeout.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Crispy Beef
  • 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp oil for frying
Chili Sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce or sriracha
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Wok or skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Slice beef thinly against the grain and pat dry.
  2. Toss beef in cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry beef in batches until crispy and golden, then set aside.
  5. Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, honey, chili sauce, ginger, and garlic.
  6. Simmer sauce in the pan until thick and glossy.
  7. Return beef to the pan and toss to coat in the chili glaze.
  8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra crispy beef, double-coat in cornstarch.