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Crispy Chili Beef

Published: March 12, 2014   |   Updated: July 23, 2022   |   12 Comments

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Enjoy this delicious crispy chili beef that’s deep-fried to perfection and tossed in a five spice and chili flake seasoning.

Crispy Chili Beef

If there’s one thing I love it’s crispy anything. People tend to give me weird looks for only devouring the crispy skin of deep-fried chicken with gusto while begrudgingly finishing off the white meat underneath. The same thing goes for turkey on Thanksgiving; while family members would be enjoying long slabs of white meat, I’d be enjoying long unappetizing-looking strips of crisp skin. Probably not good for me, actually I know for a fact it isn’t good for me, but it’s one of those simple pleasures in life.

I thoroughly enjoyed Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken with five spice seasonings in them so when I came across this recipe for five spice seasoned crispy beef strips, I knew it would be making a debut here. The original recipe called for deep-frying accompanying garnishes as well but I thought that was a little too much deep-frying for my taste. However, if you want to take that additional step, you can add in deep-fried onions, green onions and chili slices.

Crispy Chili Beef

CRISPY CHILI BEEF RECIPE TIPS

Beef – Use beef flank or a cut of beef that’s good for stir-frying. Avoid any tough cuts. Slice along the grain to have strong, thin strips that don’t break apart.

Frying – Allow about 10 seconds or so during the deep-frying stage for the individual battered strips to ‘settle’ before stirring them or they will clump together. Lower the heat to medium once the oil is hot and splatters.

And that’s it. Enjoy!

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Crispy Chili Beef

Crispy Chili Beef


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Enjoy this delicious crispy chili beef that’s deep-fried to perfection and tossed in an addictive five spice and chili flake seasoning.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb. beef flank, cut into thin strips
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons five spice powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Toss the beef strips in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and coat them thoroughly.
  2. Mix salt, 1 teaspoon five spice powder, 1 teaspoon cornstarch and pepper with the egg, beating to get rid of any clumps.
  3. Toss the beef strips in the batter.
  4. Over medium-high heat, deep-fry the battered beef strips in batches for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Mix the remaining five spice powder with chili flakes and toss with the fried beef strips.
  6. Dish and serve immediately.
  7. Enjoy!

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  1. Steve says

    December 14, 2016

    this has become a regular recipe in our house. LOVELY.

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      January 23, 2017

      I’m happy you found a staple, Steve!

      Reply
  2. Steve Jones says

    November 14, 2016

    lovely. had it twice now.

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      December 7, 2016

      That’s great to hear, Steve. It’s been awhile since I’ve had this but I can still remember how tasty it was, That five spice powder makes it!

      Reply
  3. Dorothy Dunton says

    February 25, 2015

    Your comments about eating the crispy chicken skin made me smile! I have been known to snatch the crispy skin someone else removed from their chicken! I always use bone-in, skin on chicken even if I’m going to shred the meat, just so I can snack on the crispy goodness:)

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      February 26, 2015

      Oh yes, my hubby and I have a standing agreement. I steal his skins and he can have most of my meat!!! So bad for me I know!

      Reply
  4. plasterer bristol says

    December 23, 2014

    This sounds absolutely delicious. Thanks for posting this recipe.

    Simon

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      December 27, 2014

      Most welcome, Simon! Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. Nagi {RecipeTin Eats} says

    June 22, 2014

    OMG, this looks AMAZING! A MUST try!!

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    • The Cooking Jar says

      June 22, 2014

      It was really good!

      Reply
  6. Caroline Taylor says

    March 25, 2014

    I LOVE crispy chilli beef, I have to try this.

    Reply
    • The Cooking Jar says

      June 22, 2014

      Let me know how you liked it, if you do 🙂

      Reply

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