Firecracker Beef
Ignite your taste buds with Firecracker Beef, a bold and spicy stir-fry that's perfect for quick weeknight dinners or an impressive homemade takeout feast. Tender slices of beef sirloin are coated in cornstarch for a perfectly crisp sear, then tossed in a fiery, flavor-packed sauce featuring soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and Sriracha balanced with aromatic garlic and ginger. Finished with a sprinkle of green onions and optional sesame seeds, this dish brings a satisfying combination of heat and savory sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, Firecracker Beef is ideal served over steamed rice or alongside crisp vegetables for a restaurant-worthy meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.33 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the thinly sliced beef in a mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch and toss until all the beef slices are evenly coated. Set aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and red chili flakes. Set the bowl aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan.
Working in batches, fry the beef slices in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes per side, until browned and just cooked through. Remove the beef and set it aside on a plate.
In the same skillet or wok, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and pour in the prepared sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer while stirring constantly.
Return the cooked beef slices to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the beef absorbs the sauce and everything is heated through.
Sprinkle the sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using) over the beef. Serve immediately with steamed rice or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 923 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
