Asian Crispy Beef

Asian Crispy Beef Recipe

Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 10 min

Ingredients:

For the Beef:

• 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 cup neutral oil (like vegetable or peanut oil)

For the Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-inch ginger, grated

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• 1 tbsp water

• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

Garnishes (Optional):

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

• 1 red chili, thinly sliced (for extra heat)

Instructions:

1. Prep the Beef:

• Slice the beef thinly against the grain for tenderness.

• In a bowl, toss beef with cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Let it sit for 5 minutes while you prepare the sauce.

2. Make the Sauce:

• In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.

• In a separate small bowl, mix 1 tbsp water with 1 tsp cornstarch to create a slurry.

3. Fry the Beef:

• Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

• Shake off excess cornstarch from beef slices and fry in a single layer (in batches if necessary) for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy.

• Remove beef from the pan and drain on a paper towel.

4. Combine & Toss:

• Remove excess oil, leaving about 1 tbsp in the pan.

• Pour in the sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened.

• Toss the crispy beef back into the sauce, coating evenly.

5. Serve & Garnish:

• Plate the crispy beef over rice or in lettuce wraps.

• Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and red chili if desired.