Crispy Chili Beef With Veggies

What You’ll Need:

Crispy Beef:

• 1.5 lbs grass-fed ribeye thinly sliced

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp red chili flakes

• 2 tsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

• Pinch of black pepper

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 4 tbsp cooking oil (for shallow frying)

Vegetable Stir Fry:

• 1 chili pepper, thinly sliced

• ½ large white onion, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 2 tbsp cooking oil

Chili Sauce:

• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce

• 4 tbsp sweet chili sauce

• 2 tbsp ketchup

• 2 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp red chili flakes

• 3 scallions, sliced (whites & greens separated)

• 1½ tbsp fresh ginger, sliced into thin strips

Garnish:

• Sesame seeds

Let’s Cook:

Marinate & Coat the Beef:

In a large bowl, combine beef, ground ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, red chili flakes, sesame oil, dark soy sauce, black pepper, and egg. Mix well.
Add cornstarch and toss until each slice is well coated. Let rest 10 minutes.

Crisp the Beef:

Heat cooking oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
Working in batches, shallow-fry beef slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Set aside.

Prepare the Sauce:

In a bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, onion powder, and red chili flakes. Set aside.

Stir Fry the Vegetables:

Wipe out excess oil, leaving about 2 tbsp in the pan.
Add chili pepper, onion, garlic, bell pepper, and ginger strips. Stir fry 2–3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.

Bring It All Together:

Add sauce to the pan and bring to a simmer.
Stir in scallion whites and let sauce thicken slightly (1–2 minutes).
Add crispy beef and toss quickly to coat without losing crunch.

Finish & Serve:

Remove from heat. Top with scallion greens and sesame seeds.
Serve hot over rice or noodles.