Crispy Sweet Chili Beef Stir Fry Recipe – Quick & Flavorful!

Crispy Sweet Chili Beef stir fry with vegetables in a bowl, ready to eat.

Sweet Chili Beef Stir Fry

Last night I made the most delicious, crunchy, flavorful, crispy sweet chili beef recipe I have ever made. Jace took one bite and asked when I was making it again and because of that, I've added this crispy stir fry recipe to our monthly dinner rotation.

This crispy, easy stir-fry beef is the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and crunchy. Whether you're craving a satisfying weeknight dinner or want to impress guests with takeout-quality flavors at home, this dish is sure to hit the spot. The flavors are mild and the sweet chili sauce really stands out. One bite and you will fall in love!

• Total prep time: 15–20 minutes
• Total cook time: 20–30 minutes
• Family friendly: Absolutely! My teen, fiancé and I cleared our plates
• Pairing suggestions: You can pair with garlic bread, rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option

Although this recipe was inspired by Khins Kitchen, we made significant changes to ours and it still was amazing. In fact, when I went to go crack an egg like the original recipe called for, our eggs were frozen somehow! So I eliminated the egg altogether and it still turned out.

The Secret Ingredient

We used sirloin steak strips for this recipe and 1-2 pounds was the perfect amount for our family of three. We didn't have leftovers. Kevin and Jace were both surprised that the sauce had ketchup in it but it's definitely a secret ingredient that adds to the flavor. This crispy beef is better than takeout! You will not be disappointed!

Customize Options

  • Try swapping the beef for tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
  • If you like extra heat, add a chopped red chili or a few dashes of hot sauce to the stir fry sauce.
  • Looking for a lower-carb option? Try swapping rice with cauliflower rice, or even add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat!

Ingredients for Crispy Sweet Chili Beef

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  • 1–2 lb Sirloin Steak, cut into strips
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup frozen stir-fry vegetables (you can swap out for fresh vegetables if you would like)
  • Vegetable oil

Ingredients for the Marinade

Ingredients for Stir Fry Sauce

Directions for Crispy Sweet Chili Beef (Step-by-Step)

✓ Step #1: Cut beef into strips – Cut the sirloin steak into small, thin strips for faster and even cooking.

✓ Step #2: Marinate the beef – Add the beef strips to a Ziploc bag with all marinate ingredients. Marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.

Beef in a marinade in a bag, ready to store in the fridge.

✓ Step #3: Make the stir fry sauce – In a small bowl, mix all stir fry sauce ingredients and set aside.

Stir fry sauce in a bowl for Crispy Sweet Chili Beef.

✓ Step #4: Coat the beef in cornstarch – Remove beef from marinade and coat in cornstarch until fully covered.

✓ Step #5: Fry the beef – Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high. Fry beef in small batches for 2–5 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway. Remove and place on a plate.

Crispy Sweet Chili Beef right off the stovetop and ready for the sauce.

✓ Step #6: Cook the vegetables – Remove oil from pan. Add frozen stir-fry veggies with 2 tbsp water. Cover and cook for 7–9 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to bowls.

✓ Step #7: Add beef back to pan with sauce – Add 1 tbsp oil to pan, return beef strips, and cover with stir fry sauce. Stir and cook for 2–4 minutes over medium heat.

Crispy Sweet Chili Beef in a pan on the stove, cooking.

✓ Step #8: Serve – Add stir-fried beef on top of vegetables in bowls. Top with sesame seeds and enjoy immediately. We served ours with toast and noodles.

Storage & Reheating Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop for best results.

What Do You Think?

Did you make this crispy beef stir fry? What did you think? If you like Asian meals as much as we do, you may also want to try my Easy Chicken Hibachi Bowl, Easy Korean Turkey Meatballs, or Easy Chicken Lo Mein.

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