Description
Sweet Chili Beef Strips with Lime Ranch is a flavorful and quick skillet-cooked dish featuring tender beef sirloin marinated in a sweet chili and soy sauce blend. Paired with a tangy and creamy lime-infused ranch dressing, this recipe offers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and zesty flavors, ideal for a satisfying weeknight meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound Beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Lime Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Lime zest
- 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a mixing bowl, combine the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Add the thinly sliced beef sirloin and toss until the beef is fully coated. Cover and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Prepare the Lime Ranch Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until all ingredients are well incorporated. Chill the dressing in the refrigerator while you cook the beef to let the flavors meld beautifully.
- Cook the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the marinated beef strips in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the pan for proper searing. Cook the beef for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the cooked beef from the skillet and transfer to a serving platter. Optionally, drizzle with some additional sweet chili sauce for extra flavor. Serve the beef strips hot alongside the chilled lime ranch dressing for dipping, creating a perfect contrast of spicy and creamy tastes.
Notes
- Marinating the beef for longer than 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, can enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Use a hot skillet to get a nice sear on the beef strips without overcooking.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce is gluten-free.
- You can adjust the amount of lime juice to your taste preference in the ranch dressing.
- Serve with steamed rice or fresh greens to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Keywords: sweet chili beef strips, lime ranch dressing, quick beef recipe, skillet beef, Asian inspired beef, sweet and spicy beef, lime cilantro ranch, weeknight dinner, beef sirloin stir fry
