Crafting your own takeout has never been simpler. Our sweet & sour beef is a quick and easy recipe, perfect for your weekday dinner menu.
DIY Sweet & Sour Beef
Ingredients
- 1 cup Selati Golden Brown Sugar
- 5 tbsp cornflour
- ⅔ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tray (400g) beef strips
- ½ tsp each salt & pepper, to season
- ¼ cup oil, of choice
- 1 green/red bell pepper, cubed
- 1 white onion, cubed
- 1 cup cubed pineapple (optional)
- Serving suggestion:Spring onion, sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Jasmine rice
Method
- Place a medium-sized pot over medium heat. To make the sweet and sour sauce, add the Selati Golden Brown Sugar, 2 tablespoons of cornflour, ½ cup of water, vinegar, tomato sauce, and soy sauce.
- Whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce bubbles and thickens. Set aside until needed.
- In a large bowl, season the beef strips with salt and pepper and coat the beef with the remaining 3 tablespoons of cornflour. *Chef’s Tip: Alternatively, swop the beef for your protein of choice!
- Add the oil to a large pan or wok over high heat. Add the beef strips to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the beef is just cooked and crispy. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside until needed. *Chef’s Tip: Coating the beef in cornflour before frying will result in crispy beef strips!
- Add the peppers, onions and optional pineapple to the pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked, yet still crisp.
- Add the crispy beef along with the sweet and sour sauce to the vegetables and allow to simmer for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Garnish the dish generously with sliced spring onion and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with Jasmine rice and ENJOY!