General Tso's Beef
Tender beef in a complex sweet-spicy sauce with hints of citrus and chile heat, a restaurant classic you can make at home.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.5 lbs beef sirloin
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 4 scallions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Oil for frying
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Slice beef against the grain into thin pieces. Beat egg in a bowl and mix cornstarch with salt.
- 2
Dip beef pieces in egg, then coat with cornstarch. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Working in batches, fry beef until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Return beef to skillet and toss to coat.
- 6
Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce coats beef. Top with sliced scallions and serve over rice.
