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Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef

Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef
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Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef is a delectable dish that brings the flavors of your favorite takeout right to your kitchen. This recipe features tender beef strips coated in potato starch, resulting in an irresistibly crispy texture. Tossed in a luscious sweet and sticky sauce made from honey and soy sauce, this dish delivers a perfect balance of savory and sweet notes. Ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests, Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and satisfying crunch. In just 60 minutes, you can enjoy this mouthwatering meal that’s better than takeout!

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs top sirloin steak
  • 1 cup potato starch
  • oil (for frying)
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup light soy sauce (reduced sodium)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4–5 slices ginger (sliced thin, 2–3 mm)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxing cooking apple vinegar
  • 5 teaspoons corn starch
  • 6 teaspoons water
  • 1–2 stalks green onion (chopped)
  • toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into thin strips against the grain and coat with potato starch.
  2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot until hot.
  3. Fry the beef strips in batches until golden brown and crispy; drain on paper towels.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger, then mix in honey, soy sauce, water, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and shaoxing cooking apple vinegar.
  5. Thicken the sauce with a corn starch-water mixture while stirring continuously.
  6. Combine the crispy beef with the thickened sauce until well coated.
  7. Serve immediately with garnishes like green onions and sesame seeds.

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