Spicy Crispy Beef

I've never found a recipe for crispy ginger beef like the ones in the restaurants. I have experimented, and found something pretty close. Serve with rice and some steamed veggies.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 489 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 ½ tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ¼ cup sliced onion
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
• ¼ tablespoon salt
• black pepper
• 12 ounces flank steak, thinly sliced
• ½ tablespoon rice wine
• 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ½ tablespoon chile paste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper together. Mix thoroughly. Toss the steak slices in the cornstarch mixture and coat well.

Step 3

Deep fry the coated steak slices until golden brown. Check to make sure they are cooked through. Remove from oil, and set aside.

Step 4

In another mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, rice wine and honey. Add sugar, chili paste, water, and ginger. Mix well and set aside.

Step 5

Heat a wok or deep frying pan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and quickly saute the onion, garlic and red pepper for 30 seconds. Add the sauce mixture, and cook another 30 seconds. Finally, add the strips of fried steak and toss to heat through and coat with sauce.