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Crispy Chilli Beef Rice – A CookTune-Style Takeaway Classic at Home

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

  • 1/23/4 cup cornstarch

  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 12 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

Instructions

  • 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