This crispy chilli beef is quick to make, packed with flavour, and perfect for a Friday night fakeaway!
And it works even better as a week's worth of meal prep, just double up on the ingredients and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
📊 Per serving (serves 2)
427 calories | 36g protein | 53g carbs | 8g fat
Here’s what you’ll need 🛒:
- 250g lean beef steak
- 200g bell pepper
- 200g white onion
- 40g corn flour
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Chinese five spice
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
Sweet chilli sauce:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp reduced sugar sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 5g tomato purée
- 2 tsp honey
To serve:
Toppings: sesame seeds, spring onions
Here’s how to make it: 🧑🍳
Preparation
- Mix the beef marinade: 2 tbsp soy sauce, salt and pepper, 1 tsp Chinese five spice, and 1 egg white or 1 tsp vegetable oil.
- Mix the sweet chilli sauce: 1 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp reduced sugar sweet chilli sauce, 1 tbsp ketchup, 5g tomato purée, and 2 tsp honey.
- Coat the beef in the marinade, then toss in the corn flour.
Cooking
- Air fry the beef for 10–15 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Pan fry the onion and pepper until soft. Add the beef and sweet chilli sauce.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve with rice and finish with sesame seeds and spring onions.
Love,
Ella 🧡