Description
Craving a bold, satisfying meal that’s better than takeout and ready in under 30 minutes? This *Crispy Chilli Beef Rice* delivers that irresistible crunch, sticky-sweet heat, and a beautiful balance of texture and flavor. Thin strips of tender beef are lightly coated and pan-fried to golden crispness, then tossed in a fiery, glossy sauce packed with garlic, ginger, chillies, and soy. Served over fluffy jasmine rice, it’s the perfect easy dinner, great for those seeking quick meals, spicy food ideas, or Asian-inspired dinner ideas. Whether you’re exploring new easy recipes or looking for bold weeknight dinner inspiration, this dish hits every mark.
Ingredients
200g flank steak or sirloin steak, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 red chilli, thinly sliced
1 green chilli, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Slice the beef thinly against the grain, then toss in cornstarch until well coated. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat. Fry the beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and golden.
4. Remove excess oil from the pan. Add the sliced chillies and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 1–2 minutes until it begins to thicken.
6. Return the beef to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
7. Serve hot over bowls of jasmine rice. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds, if using.
8. Enjoy immediately while the beef is still crispy!
Notes
Let the coated beef rest for 10 minutes before frying—this helps it crisp up better.
Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying the beef or it won’t get crispy.
If you’re spice-sensitive, remove the chilli seeds or reduce the quantity to control the heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: quick dinner, crispy beef, spicy recipe, rice bowl, easy stir fry, weeknight meal