Crispy strips of beef tossed in a sticky, sweet-spicy chili sauce, served over fluffy rice. Better than takeaway and ready in under 40 minutes.
1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
1/2 – 3/4 cup cornstarch
Vegetable oil (for frying)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1–2 red chilies, thinly sliced
1 small bell pepper, julienned
2 scallions, sliced
Sauce:
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1/4 cup water
1 tsp chili paste or sriracha (optional
Marinate sliced beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and pepper. Let rest 10–15 minutes.
Coat beef in cornstarch. Shake off excess.
Heat oil and fry beef in batches until crispy. Drain.
In clean pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and chili. Add sauce ingredients. Simmer 2–3 minutes until glossy.
Add beef, bell pepper, and scallions. Toss quickly to coat.
Serve hot over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions