Crispy Honey Garlic Beef
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
471 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Crispy Honey Garlic Beef
Description
This recipe calls for sirloin steak sliced thinly against the grain, which is marinated briefly in a mixture of finely minced garlic, grated ginger, and low sodium soy sauce. The strips are then coated in cornstarch to create a crunchy crust when fried in hot cooking oil.
The meat is fried in batches to achieve a golden brown crispness on each side without overcrowding the pan. The honey garlic sauce is prepared by simmering honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and if desired, chili flakes until it thickens slightly. The crispy beef is tossed in this sauce, which clings to the cornstarch coating, creating a flavorful glossy finish.
The dish combines a tender interior with a crunchy outside and a sticky, sweet-savory coating. It can be served with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup corn starch
- neutral cooking oil for frying, generic cooking oil
Steak Marinade
- 1.5 lb sirloin steak (approximately 3 - 4 steaks)
- 2 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger (fresh grated)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 6 tablespoon honey
- 4 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 5 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 2 teaspoon ginger (fresh grated)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Slice steak into thin strips against the grain. Combine steak and steak marinade ingredients. Mix to combine. Marinate 10 minutes.
- In a large pot or frying pan, on medium-high heat, heat oil to fry steak.
- In a large bowl combine the sliced steak and corn starch. Toss to evenly coat.
- Test if the oil is hot by placing the end of a wooden chopstick or spoon in the oil. If the oil bubbles around the stick the oil is ready. Prepare a plate with paper towel to drain the meat after frying.
- When the oil is hot, use tongs to shake of the excess corn starch and fry the meat in batches. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and drain on the paper towel. Repeat until all meat is fried.
- In a large frying pan add all of the sauce ingredients. Simmer 5 minutes, or until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add in the crispy beef and toss to coat the meat. Note: the sauce will thicken when the meat is added as it is coated in cornstarch.
- Serve the beef over rice or noodles. Garnish with diced green onion and sesame seeds (optional). Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1367mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 684mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 149IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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