Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Quick & Easy Black Pepper Beef, a savory stir-fry that brings together tender beef strips, vibrant bell peppers, and onions in a rich black pepper sauce. This dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it the perfect solution for busy weeknights or meal prep. With its bold taste and mild spice level, this family-friendly recipe is sure to please everyone at the dinner table. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or serve it over rice for a satisfying meal that rivals takeout!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb flank steak
- 1/2 large red bell pepper
- 1/2 large green bell pepper
- 1/2 medium onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp regular soy sauce
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp Shaoxing wine
- 1.5 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp white granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Slice the flank steak against the grain into thin strips. Marinate with soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
- Mix oyster sauce, soy sauces, black pepper, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and chicken stock in a bowl to create the sauce.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Sear marinated beef until browned (about 2 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry onions and bell peppers for 30 seconds until crisp-tender.
- Add sauce to vegetables and simmer until thickened (about 1 minute). Return beef to the pan and mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg