Crispy Chilli Beef Rice Bowl – Easy Asian-Style Dinner
Crispy strips of beef tossed in a sticky, sweet-spicy chili sauce and served over hot rice. A perfect homemade takeout-style dinner packed with bold flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g flank steak, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 egg white (optional)
- Neutral oil for frying
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 red chili, sliced (or ½ tsp chili flakes)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup (optional)
- Steamed jasmine or basmati rice
- Spring onions & sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Coat sliced beef with cornstarch and egg white. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Heat oil and fry beef in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a clean pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and chili. Add sauce ingredients and let bubble.
- Add fried beef and toss to coat in sauce.
- Serve over hot rice. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use air fryer or oven for a lighter version.
- Adjust chili to preferred spice level.
- Swap beef for tofu or chicken if desired.