Crispy Chilli Beef

🥘 Ingredients

• steak 360 g
• egg 1
• cornstarch 4 tbsp
• salt ¼ tsp
• pepper ¼ tsp
• white pepper 0.12 tsp
• oil 3 tbsp
• sliced onion 1
• chilli 1
• ginger 1 tsp(minced)
• garlic 3 cloves
• rice vinegar 2 tbsp
• soy sauce 3 tbsp
• tomato puree 2 tbsp
• sugar 6 tbsp
• tomato ketchup 2 tbsp
• sweet chilli sauce 2 tbsp

1. 1

   Place the steak strips in a bowl and add the egg . Mix together to thoroughly coat the steak in the egg.
2. 2

   Add the cornstarch , salt , pepper , and white pepper .
3. 3

   Toss together to coat the steak. It will be a sticky mixture.
4. 4

   Heat oil in a large frying pan (skillet) or wok over a high heat until very hot.
5. 5

   You will probably need to work in two batches, so when the oil is hot, add in half the beef – a strip at a time – and spread it out.
6. 6

   Fry the steak until dark brown and crispy. Try not to move the meat around too much as this reduces the amount of crispiness you get. It generally takes about 5-6 minutes to crisp up the beef, with about 3 or 4 stirs during that time.
7. 7

   Using a slotted spoon or tongs, remove the beef from the pan and place in a bowl lined with kitchen roll to soak up excess fat.
8. 8

   Add a further tablespoon of oil and repeat – cooking the second batch of beef and then placing in the bowl with the first batch.
9. 9

   Once you’ve removed all the beef from the pan, add the remaining ½ tbsp of oil to the pan and turn the heat down to medium.
10. 10

    Add in the sliced onion and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
11. 11

    Add in the chilli , ginger , and garlic and cook whilst stirring for 30 seconds.
12. 12

    Add the rice vinegar , soy sauce , tomato puree , sugar , tomato ketchup , and sweet chilli sauce to the pan.
13. 13

    Turn up the heat and let it bubble for a couple of minutes until the sauce starts to reduce a little.
14. 14

    Add the beef back in, give it a stir and heat through for 1-2 minutes – until the beef is hot.
15. 15

    Serve with rice or noodles.