Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef is a delightful Chinese dish featuring tender beef strips coated in a crispy batter and then tossed in a sweet and sticky sauce. Perfect for satisfying your cravings for a combination of crunchy texture and rich flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Crispy Beef

• Crispy and Tender: A delightful contrast between the crispy exterior and tender beef.
• Sweet and Savory: A deliciously balanced sauce that’s both sweet and savory.
• Restaurant-Quality: Bring the flavors of your favorite Chinese restaurant to your home.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Prepare Beef: Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain.
2. Coat Beef: In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, salt, and pepper. Toss beef slices in the mixture until well coated.
3. Fry Beef: Heat oil in a deep pan or wok. Fry the coated beef slices in batches until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4. Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil.
5. Thicken Sauce: Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
6. Combine: Toss the beef in the sauce until well coated.
7. Serve: Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Serving Suggestions

• Main Dish: Serve with steamed rice or fried rice.
• Garnish: Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, or chopped cilantro.
• Vegetables: Pair with stir-fried vegetables or a simple cucumber salad.

How to Store Crispy Beef

• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat to maintain crispiness.

Additional Tips: Crispy Beef

• Cutting Beef: Slice beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.
• Frying Tips: Ensure the oil is hot enough (around 350°F) for optimal crispiness.
• Sauce Variations: Add chili flakes or Sriracha for a spicy kick.

Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef Recipe

Recipe by Rose HernandezCourse: MainCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1/4 cup flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• Oil for frying

• For the Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

Directions

• Slice and coat beef in cornstarch mixture.
• Fry beef until crispy.
• Make sauce by combining all ingredients and boiling.
• Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
• Toss beef in sauce and serve hot.

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