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Crispy Chilli Beef Rice

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A bold and satisfying dish of crispy fried beef strips tossed in a sticky sweet-spicy sauce, served over warm rice. A perfect homemade alternative to your favorite takeaway.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef steak (flank or sirloin), thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg white
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 fresh red chilli, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
  • Cooked rice, for serving
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, optional (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine cornstarch and egg white. Toss thin beef slices until evenly coated.
  2. Heat oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Fry beef in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  3. In a clean pan, heat a small amount of oil. Add garlic, onion, red bell pepper, and red chilli. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and tomato paste. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce is thick and sticky.
  5. Add fried beef to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • For extra veggies, add broccoli or snap peas.
  • Make it spicier with extra chilli or a spoonful of chilli paste.
  • Try with chicken strips for a lighter variation.
  • Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or soy sauce to refresh the sauce.
  • Use pre-cooked or leftover rice for faster prep.

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