Dinner

Sweet Chili Beef Strips with Lime Ranch Recipe

ByHugo Harnd December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Introduction

These Sweet Chili Beef Strips with Lime Ranch offer a vibrant balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors that come together in a quick and satisfying meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish combines tender marinated beef with a refreshing lime-infused ranch dip.

A white plate filled with about ten dark brown, crispy fried pieces arranged in two overlapping layers, each piece coated with a shiny glaze and thick creamy beige sauce drizzled over them in diagonal streaks, sprinkled with small green herb bits and fine red spices. The creamy sauce pools around the base of the pieces, creating a rich contrast with the dark crispy texture. The background shows blurred city lights with a white marbled texture surface beneath the plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced beef sirloin and toss to coat well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix together the ranch dressing, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
Step 3: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated beef strips in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the beef is browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Remove the beef strips from the skillet and place them on a serving platter. Drizzle with additional sweet chili sauce if desired. Serve with the lime ranch on the side for dipping.

Tips & Variations

For extra heat, add a pinch of red chili flakes to the marinade or the lime ranch dip.
Swap beef sirloin for chicken strips or firm tofu for a different protein option.
Serve over steamed rice or with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Allowing the beef to marinate longer, up to 2 hours, will deepen the flavors.

Storage

Store any leftover beef strips and lime ranch separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the beef gently in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. Serve with fresh lime ranch for best flavor.