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5-Ingredient Sichuan Crispy Beef

5-Ingredient Sichuan Crispy Beef

This 5-Ingredient Sichuan Crispy Beef is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Sichuan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Beef flank steak sliced against the grain
  • 1 teaspoon Salt for marinating
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda for tenderizing
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Cornstarch for coating
For the Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp for flavor
  • 2 each Scallions chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • pan
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

How to Make 5-Ingredient Sichuan Crispy Beef
  1. Begin by slicing the beef flank steak against the grain into ¼ inch thick slices.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced beef with salt and baking soda. Let it marinate for about 15 minutes.
  3. Coat each piece of marinated beef generously in cornstarch.
  4. Pour vegetable oil into a pan and heat it over high heat.
  5. Carefully add the coated beef to the hot oil and fry until crispy and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Remove the fried beef and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. Toss the fried beef in a large mixing bowl with Lao Gan Ma Spicy Chili Crisp.
  8. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, serve with steamed rice and enjoy while hot.

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