Crispy, bold, and bursting with flavor, this Spicy Fried Ginger Beef recipe is your ticket to restaurant-quality stir-fry at home! Tender strips of beef sirloin are marinated in a savory egg-cornstarch batter, fried to golden perfection, and tossed in a rich sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin, and a kick of red chili flakes. Fresh ginger and garlic add a warming zest, while vibrant red bell peppers and green onions lend a pop of color and crunch. Topped with nutty sesame seeds and served with rice or noodles, this quick and easy dish brings the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami to your table in just 35 minutes. Perfect for fans of bold Asian-inspired flavors!
Thinly slice the beef sirloin into strips, about 5 cm long and 0.5 cm thick. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornstarch and beaten egg to create a batter. Add the beef strips to the batter, coating them evenly, and let marinate for 10 minutes.
Peel and finely grate the fresh ginger and garlic. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and chop the green onions into small pieces. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red chili flakes to create the sauce base. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Working in small batches, fry the beef strips in the hot oil until crispy and golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Drain the frying oil from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the grated ginger and garlic to the pan and stir-fry for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Add the sliced red bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and bring it to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the crispy beef strips to the pan and toss to coat them thoroughly in the sauce.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Calories |
3906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 327.3 g | 420% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.9 g | 334% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 153.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 668 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 3318 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.7 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.9 g | ||
| Protein | 153.2 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2876 mg | 61% | |
*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.