Crispy Chilli Beef Stir-Fry

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Crispy Chilli Beef Stir-Fry

Enjoy our version of this classic takeaway dish from the comfort of your own home! The sweet and spicy beef is flavoured with ginger and Chinese 5 Spice Powder, with a stir-fry sauce. It’s perfect for a quick midweek meal and ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • thin cut beef steaks 370 g (sliced)
  • bell pepper 1 (sliced)
  • spring onions 2 (sliced)
  • garlic cloves 2 (crushed)
  • ginger 10 g (grated)
  • mixed chillies 10 g (chopped)
  • basmati rice 240 g
  • cornflour 2 tbsp
  • Chinese 5 spice 2 tsp
  • sesame oil 1 tbsp
  • tamari 2 tbsp
  • ketchup 2 tbsp
  • rice vinegar 2 tbsp

Method

  • Cut the beef into thin strips. Thinly slice the bell pepper and the spring onions. Crush the garlic. Peel the ginger with the back of a spoon and grate. Deseed and thinly slice the chilli. You can use whichever colour bell pepper and chilli you prefer.
  • Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.
  • Place the beef strips in a bowl and add the cornflour and Chinese 5 spice mix and a pinch of salt. Mix together until the beef is evenly coated.
  • Heat a dash of oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat. Add the beef strips and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Add the bell pepper, garlic, ginger and chilli and stir-fry for another minute. Add half the spring onions and sesame oil and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the tamari, ketchup, rice wine vinegar and a dash of water and cook until you have a thick sauce.
  • Serve the crispy chilli beef with the rice and enjoy!

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