Description
Crispy Sesame Beef features thinly sliced sirloin fried to perfection and tossed in a rich, flavorful sesame-ginger sauce. A quick, restaurant-quality dish ideal for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 16 oz top sirloin steak, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup high-heat oil (such as avocado oil)
- 1/2 cup toasted sesame oil (divided)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or Tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry or orange juice)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
- 1/4 tsp crushed red chili pepper flakes
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Diced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your rice first if serving, as it takes the longest to cook.
- Slice the top sirloin steak into thin strips. For easiest slicing, work with beef that is very cold or slightly firm from a brief time in the freezer.
- Place the cornstarch into a bowl. Working in small batches, dredge the beef strips until evenly coated. Separate coated strips into three groups to prevent overcrowding while frying.
- Heat the high-heat oil and half of the toasted sesame oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Test readiness by dipping the end of a wooden chopstick or spoon into the oil—tiny bubbles indicate it’s ready.
- Fry the beef in three batches, cooking each side for 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy. Transfer cooked strips to a paper towel–lined plate.
- In a separate large frying pan or wok, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Heat over medium-high until it begins to boil.
- Add all fried beef strips to the boiling sauce and toss until fully coated.
- Serve immediately over rice and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
Notes
- Use very cold or slightly frozen beef for easier slicing.
- Dredge the beef just before frying for maximum crispiness.
- Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a skillet for best texture; avoid microwaving if possible to preserve crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
