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Black Pepper Beef

Savory Black Pepper Beef Ready in 30 Minutes


  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delicious Black Pepper Beef that combines tender steak and fresh vegetables, ready in just 30 minutes!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound flank steak (or skirt steak)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (light soy sauce for milder flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry/white wine)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (can be substituted with potato or tapioca starch)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (fresh)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (or other sweet peppers)
  • 1 medium onion (yellow or white onion as alternatives)
  • 3 cloves garlic (fresh garlic preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (vegan options available)
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 cup chicken stock (or beef stock)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (increase for extra heat)
  • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar (or brown sugar for a hint of molasses)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Slice the flank steak against the grain at a 45-degree angle into ¼-inch thick pieces.
  2. Marinate the beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for about 15 minutes.
  3. Combine oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, chicken/beef stock, black pepper, sugar, and baking soda in a small bowl.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and fry marinated beef for 2 minutes.
  5. Remove beef and sauté sliced onions and bell peppers for 30 seconds until crisp.
  6. Pour in the sauce mixture and simmer until thickened, then return beef to the pan.
  7. Toss everything together and serve over rice or noodles if desired.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Stir-fry
    • Cuisine: Asian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 400
    • Sugar: 1 g
    • Sodium: 800 mg
    • Fat: 20 g
    • Saturated Fat: 5 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 20 g
    • Fiber: 2 g
    • Protein: 30 g
    • Cholesterol: 70 mg

    Keywords: Black Pepper Beef, Stir-fry, Quick Dinner