When I crave a meal that’s bold, satisfying, and quick, Crispy Chilli Beef recipe never fails me. The combination of tender beef with that irresistible crunch, coated in a sticky, spicy glaze, feels like magic on a plate. If you’re after a takeout-style favorite made at home, you’ll love this recipe. It’s simple enough for busy nights and flavorful enough to impress.
Best Crispy Chilli Beef Recipe – A Flavorful Delight
Ingredients
- 230 g Asda thin cut lean beef steaks or 2 lean beef medallions
- 25 g gram flour or plain flour/cornflour
- 1 tsp Chinese 5 spice
- Groovy food company coconut cooking spray
- 1 small pink curry onion
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 red pepper
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 inch root ginger grated
- 1 red chilli
- 1 tbsp char Sui sauce 1sp
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp Myprotein sugar-free maple syrup
- lime juice and coriander – at the end to serve
Instructions
- Cut the beef into thin strips and paper towel off any excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix the flour and Chinese 5 spice, then add the beef and coat well
- Heat a wok and fry the beef in small batches – turning only once if you can so it really crisps
- Sauté the onion, carrot, garlic and ginger in the wok with some more cooking spray. When soft, add chillies, tomato purée, char Sui sauce, 5 spice, red pepper, and season. Add some hot water while cooking to keep from sticking and reduce down. Add the syrup once the peppers are soft
- When the sauce is done, transfer the beef into the sauce and coat well, adding a squeeze of lime juice and some fresh coriander over the top
- Enjoy
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Nutrition
Ingredients (serves 2):
- 230g Asda thin cut lean beef steaks (or 2 lean beef medallions)
- 25g gram flour (or plain flour/cornflour)
- 1tsp Chinese 5 spice
- Groovy food company coconut cooking spray
Ingredients for the sauce:
- 1 small pink curry onion
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 red pepper
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 inch root ginger grated
- 1 red chilli
- 1 tbsp char Sui sauce (1sp)
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp Myprotein sugar-free maple syrup
- lime juice and coriander – at the end to serve
Method:
Cut the beef into thin strips and paper towel off any excess moisture. 
In a bowl, mix the flour and Chinese 5 spice, then add the beef and coat well 
Heat a wok and fry the beef in small batches – turning only once if you can so it really crisps 
I like my beef really crispy so I don’t add oil: I lay the cooked beef on a greaseproof paper baking tray and finished it in the oven while I made the sauce
For the sauce:
Sauté the onion, carrot, garlic and ginger in the wok with some more cooking spray. When soft, add chillies, tomato purée, char Sui sauce, 5 spice, red pepper, and season. Add some hot water while cooking to keep from sticking and reduce down. Add the syrup once the peppers are soft
When the sauce is done, transfer the beef into the sauce and coat well, adding a squeeze of lime juice and some fresh coriander over the top
Enjoy!
What to Serve with Crispy Chilli Beef
Pair this dish with jasmine rice or crunchy lettuce wraps. For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice, adding freshness. A cucumber salad tossed in sesame oil brings a cooling contrast. Want indulgence? Add spring rolls or steamed dumplings for a complete Chinese-inspired meal.
Storing Leftovers
Keep beef and sauce separate to maintain crispness. Place beef in an airtight container with paper towels underneath to absorb moisture. Store sauce in a sealed container. Both stay fresh up to three days refrigerated. Reheat beef in a hot skillet to restore texture. Warm sauce on low heat, stirring gently.
Common Questions
- Can another cut of beef work here?
Flank steak or sirloin sliced thin also delivers tender results. - How do I increase spiciness?
Add a second chili or sprinkle crushed chili flakes during cooking for extra heat. - Is there a gluten-free option for the coating?
Cornstarch or rice flour creates a light, crispy texture without gluten.
Serve with brown rice for No Count – you can create egg-fried rice by adding egg and peas.
That is definitely a winner!Thanks Helen and Mands
Thank you Jeanette, it does look amazing doesn’t it?Hope you have a lovely day, Helen xxxxxxx
Would love a low count or no count seafood sauce for prawn cocktail please x
Hi Gillian, if you mix 21g Aldi lighter than light mayonnaise with a tsp of Heinz tomato ketchup, you will have a free seafood sauce for no points. Alternatively, if you’d like a larger portion, you could have up 65g Aldi lighter than light mayo (for 1sp) with up to a tbsp Heinz 50% less sugar (free). This is the amount for one person.Hope that helps and enjoy your day,Helen xxx