Sweet, spicy, and perfectly crispy, this chilli beef rice dish combines golden-fried beef strips with a sticky garlic-chilli glaze served over fluffy rice — a better-than-takeout favorite made at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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1 lb flank or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
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½ cup cornstarch (plus 1 tbsp for sauce, optional)
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2 tbsp soy sauce (for marinade)
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1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
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¼–⅓ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
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3 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
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2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
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1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tsp ginger, grated
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1–2 tbsp chilli sauce (sweet chilli or Sriracha)
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2 cups cooked rice
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Green onions, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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Marinate sliced beef in soy sauce, sesame oil, and 1 tbsp cornstarch.
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Coat beef with additional cornstarch.
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Fry in hot oil in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger. Add sauce ingredients and simmer.
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Toss crispy beef in sauce just before serving.
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Serve over hot rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.