Honey Garlic Crispy Beef Recipe
Looking for a quick dinner idea? This Honey Garlic Crispy Beef Recipe is perfect! The beef is super crispy on outside.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Deep frying pan
- Tongs
- Small bowl
- Paper towels
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 500 g beef sirloin thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch for thickening
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Cut beef into thin, bite-sized strips.
- Pat them dry with paper towels.
- This helps get them crispy.
- Season with salt and pepper lightly.
- Mix cornstarch and flour in a bowl.
- Dip beef in beaten egg first.
- Then coat with flour mixture completely.
- Make sure every piece is covered well.
- Heat oil in your pan or wok.
- Use medium-high heat for best results.
- Test oil with one beef piece.
- It should sizzle right away.
- Fry beef in small batches only.
- Don't overcrowd your pan at all.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Flip pieces to brown all sides.
- Remove when golden and crispy outside.
- Drain on paper towels immediately.
- Use a clean small bowl now.
- Mix honey, soy sauce, and vinegar together.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger too.
- Stir in water and cornstarch mixture.
- Mix everything until smooth and combined.
- Set aside for the next step.
- Remove most oil from the pan.
- Leave about 1 tablespoon only there.
- Pour your sauce into the pan.
- Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Stir constantly as it thickens up.
- Add the crispy beef pieces back.
- Toss quickly to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for just 1 minute more.
- Don't let beef get soggy now.
- Transfer to your serving plate immediately.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds on top.
- Add chopped green onions for color.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
- Enjoy while it's still hot!
Notes
- Pat beef very dry before coating.
- Moisture prevents crispiness from happening properly.
- Cornstarch makes beef extra crispy outside.
- It's the secret to perfect texture.
- Medium-high heat works best for frying.
- Too hot burns the coating quickly.
- Fry small amounts at one time.
- Overcrowding makes beef steam instead of crisp.
- Add sauce right before serving only.
- This keeps beef crispy much longer.
- Use fresh garlic, not powder here.
- It tastes so much better overall.
- Add more or less honey freely.
- Make it perfect for your taste.