Meat and Poultry

Spicy Crispy Beef

“Have never found a recipe for crispy ginger beef like the ones in the restaurants. Have experimented, and have found something pretty close. Serve with rice and some steamed veggies.”

(Prep Time: 20 Min – Cook Time: 20 Min -Ready In: 45 Min)

Servings

Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

 Spicy Crispy Beef 1

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tablespoon salt
  • black pepper
  • 12 ounces flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 quart oil for frying
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon chile paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced onion
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

Directions

  1. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper together. Mix thoroughly. Toss the steak slices in the cornstarch mixture and coat well.
  3. Deep fry the coated steak slices until golden brown. Check to make sure they are cooked through. Remove from oil, and set aside.
  4. In another mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey. Add sugar, chili paste, water, and ginger. Mix well and set aside.
  5. Heat a wok or deep frying pan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and quickly saute the onion, garlic and red pepper for 30 seconds. Add the sauce mixture, and cook another 30 seconds. Finally, add the strips of fried steak and toss to heat through and coat with sauce.

Nutritional Information

Amount per Serving: Calories: 490 | Total Fat: 31.9g | Cholesterol: 27mg