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A bowl of Chinese crispy beef is served with rice on a tray

Chinese Crispy Beef Under 30 Minutes

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This Chinese crispy beef is a restaurant-quality recipe featuring super crispy strips of beef smothered in a sweet tangy glaze. Easy to prepare and loaded with flavor, your Asian dinner will be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword 30 minute meal, beef, beef sirloin, Chinese crispy beef, Chinese dinner, Chinese takeout, crispy beef, crispy chili beef, Under 30 minute
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 340
Author Holly Ford

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb (340 g) top sirloin steak cut into 3/8-inch strips
  • 2 tsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 5 tbsp cornstarch divided
  • 1/2 carrot thinly sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 green onion sliced
  • 1 fresh red chili seeded and sliced, optional
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) oil for frying

For sweet tangy sauce

Instructions

  • Toss beef strips with 2 teaspoon soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch; set aside.
  • To make the sauce, combine soy sauce, honey, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and starch in a small mixing bowl; mix well and set aside.
  • Coat the beef again with the remaining cornstarch to ensure it is thoroughly coated.
  • Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add a small batch of beef strips, shaking off the excess starch, and fry until lightly golden; about 1-2 minutes. Remove the beef strips using a metal wire strainer and place on a wired rack or a plate lined with a paper towel. Repeat with the next batch.
  • Note: If you put too many beef strips at once, they might stick to each other and you will end up with a giant ball of meat instead of small bite-sized strips. Doing small batches is key for a successful deep fry for this recipe.
  • Once the first fry is completed, do the second deep-fry (again in small batches) until the beef turns deep brown and crispy, about 1 minute. Strain the beef with a metal strainer and transfer onto a wired rack.
  • Wipe the extra oil off the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind. Add shredded carrot and stir fry for 1 minute until slightly soft. Add green onion and chili (if using) and stir for 10 seconds.
  • Pour the reserved sauce mixture in a skillet. It should bubble and thicken right away. When the sauce is reduced and thickened to a sticky glaze (about 10 seconds), return the beef strips and toss together to coat evenly.
  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if you wish. Serve the crispy beef immediately with rice.

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Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1058mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg