Crispy Chilli Beef with Rice – A Star in Comfort Food Recipes
When I think about comfort food, this crispy chilli beef with rice always makes the cut. It’s bold, it’s sticky, and it knows how to hit the spot after a long day. The crispiness of the beef? Unreal. The sweet and spicy sauce? Let’s just say I’ve been known to scrape the pan.
We’re not making something fancy here—we’re making something that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. There’s a little heat, a little crunch, and a whole lot of flavor that makes you feel like maybe, just maybe, you’ve got your life together.
If you’ve ever burned a pan of rice or mistaken soy sauce for balsamic (been there), don’t worry. This recipe is pretty forgiving. It’s perfect for weekday cravings, weekend Netflix binges, or impressing someone without actually trying too hard. It’s one of those comfort food recipes that might just earn a permanent spot in your regular rotation.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 500g beef steak, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp cornflour
- 1 egg white
- 1 pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- Spring onions, sliced for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the beef with cornflour, egg white, and a pinch of salt. Toss it like you mean it—get everything coated.
- Heat enough oil in a deep pan or wok. Fry the beef in batches until golden and crisp. Don’t overcrowd the pan—you want sizzle, not a soggy spa.
- Remove the beef and let it rest on a plate lined with paper towels. Try not to eat all the crispy bits. It’s harder than it sounds.
- Pour out most of the oil, leaving just a little. Add the garlic, ginger, and chilli. Stir-fry for a minute or until your kitchen smells like takeout heaven.
- Throw in the sliced red pepper. Cook it until it’s soft but still has a little bite.
- Add soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir everything together until glossy and irresistible.
- Return the beef to the pan. Toss to coat in that glorious sauce. Don’t be shy—make it sticky.
- Serve over hot rice, then top with spring onions and sesame seeds. Grab a fork and don’t look back.