Description
A delicious and crispy chili beef recipe that combines tender flank steak with a flavorful sauce and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss the sliced flank steak in the mixture until well coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated beef in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and chili paste. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Return the crispy beef to the skillet and pour the sauce over the mixture. Toss everything together to coat evenly and heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double fry the beef by frying it once, letting it rest for a few minutes, and then frying it again.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for more color and nutrition.
- Adjust the chili paste to your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg