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Crispy Shredded Beef

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This Crispy Shredded Beef recipe delivers bold, takeout-style flavor in just 30 minutes. Thin beef strips are marinated, fried until golden and crunchy, and coated in a sticky, sweet-savory sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and a citrus kick. A quick, crave-worthy dinner that rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb rump, sirloin, or ribeye steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp ginger & garlic paste
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch or potato starch (for coating)
  • Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 tsp cornflour + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thicker sauce)
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (optional)
  • 1/4 cup sliced onions (optional)
  • 1/2 cup carrots or broccoli florets (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine sliced beef with soy sauce, sugar, ginger & garlic paste, white pepper, and sesame oil. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix together light soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and optional dark soy sauce and cornflour slurry.
  3. Beat egg into the marinated beef. Toss beef in cornstarch until well coated.
  4. Heat oil to 350°F and fry beef in small batches for 3–4 minutes each. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a clean wok, stir-fry optional vegetables in a little oil. Add prepared sauce and simmer until slightly thickened.
  6. Add crispy beef to the sauce and toss until well coated. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Cornstarch gives a light, crispy texture that holds up to sauce.
  • For extra crunch, double-fry the beef or re-crisp leftovers in an air fryer.
  • Adjust spice with chili flakes, chili paste, or sweet chili sauce.
  • Use gluten-free soy sauce to keep the dish gluten-free.

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