Easy Beef Dinner Crispy Chilli Beef Rice
Crispy slices of beef tossed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy chilli garlic sauce, served over hot rice for a satisfying and crave-worthy meal that’s better than takeout.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
- 4–5 tbsp cornstarch (for coating)
- Neutral oil for frying
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1–2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Spring onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss sliced beef with egg white, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan or wok to 350°F. Fry beef in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- In a clean skillet, sauté garlic, ginger, and chilli in 1 tbsp oil.
- Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and water. Simmer 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Toss in fried beef and bell pepper. Stir-fry quickly to coat.
- Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with spring onions.
Notes
- Air fry or oven-bake for a lighter version.
- Adjust chilli level to taste.
- Serve with Asian slaw or cucumber salad for contrast.