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Black Pepper Beef Recipe

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Black Pepper Beef is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired stir-fry dish featuring tender strips of flank steak marinated and cooked with fragrant black pepper, garlic, ginger, and colorful bell peppers. This savory beef stir-fry is coated in a rich sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce,  perfect served alongside steamed rice for a satisfying meal ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

Beef Marinade

  • 1 lb flank steak (or sirloin, sliced against the grain into 1/4 inch thick, 2-inch-long strips)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

Sauce

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (or more to taste)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup beef broth (low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 1/2 small yellow onion (sliced into 1-inch cubes)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons ginger (minced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 green bell pepper (sliced into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (for cooking)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the beef: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flank steak strips with baking soda, cornstarch, black pepper, and light soy sauce. Mix thoroughly by hand to coat the beef evenly. Let the beef marinade rest for 15 minutes to tenderize and absorb the flavors.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together black pepper, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, granulated sugar, low sodium beef broth, cornstarch, and water until fully combined. Set aside.
  3. Cook the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the marinated beef in a single layer, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Sear each side for about 30 seconds until browned and caramelized. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.
  4. Stir fry the aromatics and vegetables: Add another tablespoon of cooking oil to the same skillet and heat over medium-high. Add minced garlic and ginger first, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add the sliced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften but remain crisp.
  5. Combine and finish: Return the beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared stir-fry sauce and toss continuously for 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and evenly coat the beef and vegetables. Turn off the heat, drizzle sesame oil over the mixture, and toss gently to combine.
  6. Serve: Plate the black pepper beef immediately and serve hot with steamed rice for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • For best texture, slice the beef thinly against the grain.
  • Using low sodium soy sauce and beef broth helps control sodium levels.
  • You can adjust the amount of black pepper according to your desired spice level.
  • Cooking in batches ensures the beef sears properly and prevents steaming.
  • Serve promptly to enjoy the stir-fry while it’s hot and fresh.

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