Name: Sweet Chilli Crispy Beef
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 24 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 300 g beef sirloin, thin strips; 100 g red bell pepper, sliced; 100 g onion, sliced; 25 g cornstarch for coating beef; 4 tbsp neutral oil for shallow pan-frying; 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced; 8 g fresh ginger, finely chopped; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp cornstarch; 60 ml water for sauce; 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar

Let’s get cooking

01
Coat the strips
Pat beef dry, cut into 3 mm strips, and toss with the coating starch. Slice pepper and onion. Mix soy sauce, sauce starch, water, sweet chilli sauce, and vinegar separately.
02
Cook the meat
Heat oil over medium-high heat. Spread meat in one layer, working in batches if needed. Turn and stir for 3–5 minutes, checking doneness. Whole-cut beef or lamb must reach 63°C and rest at least 3 minutes. Transfer to a clean plate.
03
Cook the vegetables
After lifting out the beef, add garlic, ginger, onion, and pepper. Stir 3–4 minutes until onion softens and pepper remains slightly crisp.
04
Combine and glaze
Stir the sauce again so starch lifts from the bottom. Pour into the vegetables and simmer 1–2 minutes until glossy. Return cooked meat and toss for 30–60 seconds, until hot throughout.