Yang-Yang Crispy Beef Recipe

Name: Yang-Yang Crispy Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Steak; peanut oil, for frying; 1 lb sirloin steak, pounded 1/4-inch thick and finely sliced into strips; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; sea salt; Sauce; 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 orange, juice and zest; 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded; 1/2 cucumber, sliced in half, seeds removed, thinly sliced into half moons; 1 -2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 large scallion, thinly sliced on the bias, for garnish

Servings: persons

Steak
peanut oil, for frying
1 lb sirloin steak, pounded 1/4-inch thick and finely sliced into strips
3 tablespoons cornstarch
sea salt
Sauce
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 orange, juice and zest
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
1/2 cucumber, sliced in half, seeds removed, thinly sliced into half moons
1 -2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 large scallion, thinly sliced on the bias, for garnish

1
For the beef: Heat a wok over high heat and fill halfway up with peanut oil. Heat the oil to 350 degrees, or until a cube of bread turns golden brown in 15 seconds and floats to the surface.
2
Place beef strips in a large bowl and add 2 T. cornstarch. Toss until the beef has absorbed the cornstarch. Add the remaining 1 T. cornstarch right before frying and toss to coat.
3
Fry the beef in 2 to 3 batches until golden, 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with sea salt.
4
For the sauce: Set another wok or saute pan over high heat and add the chili sauce, soy sauce and orange juice. Bring to a simmer and cook until it becomes thickened and coats the back of a spoon, 1-2 minutes. Toss the beef in the sauce to coat thoroughly.
5
Serve over a bed of the shredded lettuce and sliced cucumber that has been sprinkled with rice vinegar. Then garnish with the scallions and orange zest.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Steak, peanut oil, for frying, 1 lb sirloin steak, pounded 1/4-inch thick and finely sliced into strips, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Yang-Yang Crispy Beef falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Yang-Yang Crispy Beef

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