Easy Crispy Sticky Beef Recipe
We’ve got crispy strips of beef in a sweet and sticky stir fry sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar and red chili flakes for some heat ready in just 22 minutes! That’s got to be faster than most takeout! Talk about easy and quick! This is a perfect quick and easy beef recipe that you can serve along some rice and your favorite steamed or sautéd veggies! This beef is so good, I even like it cold, snacking on it like candy! The great thing about this beef recipe is that it’s also quite customizable, make it as spicy as you like, as sweet as you like, or even throw in some veggies.
Beef – I used a ribeye steak, cut in thin strips. Other cut of beef you can use are top sirloin, flank steak or tenderloin. If your ribeye steak has a lot of fat on it, especially around the edges, I recommend to trim some of that fat. Soy Sauce (Low Sodium) – Regular soy sauce will work just as well as gluten-free tamari. Dark Soy Sauce – Thicker than regular soy sauce with a more intense flavor. If you can’t find any just use regular soy sauce with a pinch of sugar. I usually like to add it to give my sauces a darker color, so if you can’t find it simply sub it with regular soy sauce. Sweet Soy Sauce – A naturally thick sauce made from reducing soy sauce and sugar together. Sub with dark soy sauce or hoisin sauce. Cornstarch – Provides a coating that protects the beef from the high temperature of the pan helping to ensure that it cooks up tender and crispy. Garlic – Fresh garlic is best. Brown Sugar – Creates a syrupy base with deep color for the sauce that will really stick to the beef. If you want the sauce less sweet, use less brown sugar. Oyster Sauce – Yes, there is oyster in the sauce! It’s a great way to add some deep umami flavors. But be sure to avoid using it if you have any allergies to shellfish. Shaoxing Wine – A type of Chinese rice wine very similar in taste to dry sherry, which can be used as a substitution. Rice Vinegar – Or regular white vinegar will work just fine. Red Pepper Flakes – For a bit of heat, use as much or as little as you like.
What Makes This Beef Crispy?
The use of all that cornstarch! Make sure to use all the cornstarch as instructed in the recipe. You want each piece of beef strip to be fully coated in cornstarch. Also, you want to make sure the oil is hot before adding the beef to it. To easily check if it’s hot enough, add a beef strip to the hot oil and if it sizzles, it’s ready to go.
How Do You Serve This Sweet And Sticky Beef?
I love serving this with some cooked Jasmine rice, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds. You can also serve it over noodles along with your favorite steamed or sautéd vegetables.
Leftovers
This crispy sticky beef can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze in single portions in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 3 months. Just reheat in the microwave or oven straight from the freezer.
Other Quick And Easy Asian Recipes To Try
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