Chili Beef Steaks
Chilli Beef Steaks are a bold and delicious dish of tender beef steaks cooked with chopped green bell peppers, sweet red onion, and fiery sliced chillies, all coated in a glossy sweet and sour sauce. The combination of flavours is rich, vibrant, and wonderfully satisfying. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, it’s a dish that delivers comfort and excitement in every bite.
Chilli Beef Steaks are a bold and delicious dish of tender beef steaks cooked with chopped green bell peppers, sweet red onion, and fiery sliced chillies, all coated in a glossy sweet and sour sauce. The combination of flavours is rich, vibrant, and wonderfully satisfying. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, it’s a dish that delivers comfort and excitement in every bite.
Servings 4 People
Ingredients
- 4 large sirloin beef steaks or rump, about 200g each
- 1 large green bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 2 large red chillies thinly sliced adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt to season
- black pepper to season
For the sweet and sour sauce:
- 3 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tbsp water to mix with cornflour
- 150 ml water
Instructions
- Season the steaks with a little salt and black pepper.4 large sirloin beef, salt, black pepper
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat and cook the steaks for 3–4 minutes per side for medium, or to your preferred doneness.2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Remove from the pan, rest for 5 minutes, then slice thickly.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil.2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Stir-fry the green bell pepper, red onion, and sliced chillies for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened but still vibrant.1 large green bell pepper, 1 medium red onion, 2 large red chillies
- Combine the cornflour and 1 tbsp of water in a small bowl and stir until mixed1 tbsp cornflour, 2 tbsp water
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and pour into the pan with the vegetables.3 tbsp tomato ketchup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 150 ml water
- Add the cornflour to the pan stirring until it thickens into a glossy sauce.
- Return the sliced beef to the pan and toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Serve the chilli beef steaks hot with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
