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Crispy strips of beef tossed in a sticky chili garlic sauce and served with steamed rice — a spicy, sweet one-pan dinner that’s better than takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (extra)

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • 1 fresh red chili (optional)

  • ¼ cup oil for frying

  • Cooked jasmine or basmati rice (for serving)

  • Optional: scallions, sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Marinate beef in soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar for 10–15 minutes.

  • Toss beef in cornstarch to coat evenly.

  • Heat oil in pan, fry beef strips in batches until crispy and golden. Drain.

  • In same pan, cook garlic, ginger, chili sauce, soy sauce, and sugar until bubbling.

  • Add beef and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.

  • Serve over hot rice. Garnish with scallions or sesame seeds.

Find it online: https://themomfood.com/crispy-chilli-beef-rice-better-than-takeout-cooked-in-one-pan/