30-Minute Chinese Crispy Beef
User Reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Chinese
30-Minute Chinese Crispy Beef
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Make restaurant-quality Chinese crispy beef at home! Crispy beef strips are coated in a sweet, tangy, and spicy glaze, perfect over rice. Quick, easy, and ready in 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 lb (340 g) top sirloin or strip-loin steak cut into 3/8-inch strips against grain
- 2 tsp soy sauce low sodium
- 5 tbsp cornstarch divided
- 1/2 carrot thinly sliced into matchsticks
- 2-3 green onion sliced
- 2 fresh red chili seeded and sliced, optional
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup (60-120 ml) oil for frying
For sweet tangy sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
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 oil in a skillet over medium high heat until hot (about 350˚F, 170˚C). Add a small batch of beef strips, shaking off the excess starch, and shallow 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-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 right away. When the sauce is reduced and thickened to a sticky glaze (about 5-10 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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Notes
- Beef Cuts & Variations
- How to Store & Reheat Crispy Beef
- If using skirt steak or a tougher cut, slice it thinly like shredded beef for a more tender texture. Thick slices can turn chewy, while thinner strips cook faster and stay tender.
- Want variety? Swap the beef for chicken or pork—it works just as well!
- Storage: Let the beef cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: To keep it crispy, reheat in an air fryer (350°F for 3-5 minutes) or in a hot skillet over medium heat. Avoid microwaving, as it can make the beef soggy. If needed, add a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
1058mg
(44%)
Potassium
402mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1441IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1058mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 402mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1441IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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54 reviews
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