Black Pepper Beef

Category, , DifficultyIntermediate

 

Yields4 Servings
For the Beef Marinade:
 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
 1 teaspoon cornstarch
 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir-fry:
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 1 bell pepper, sliced
 1 onion, sliced
 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Black Pepper Sauce:
 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
 1 tablespoon sugar
 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
1

Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine the beef slices with soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minute

2

Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, sugar, and beef broth. Set aside.

3

Cook the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the beef in batches, stir-frying until browned but not fully cooked. Remove the beef and set aside.

4

Stir-fry Vegetables: Add the remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry the bell pepper and onion for 2-3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant.

5

Combine Ingredients: Return the beef to the wok. Add the black pepper sauce and the crushed black peppercorns. Stir well to combine.

6

Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables.

7

Serve: Serve the Black Pepper Beef hot with steamed rice.

Ingredients

For the Beef Marinade:
 1 lb (450g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
 1 teaspoon cornstarch
 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the Stir-fry:
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 1 bell pepper, sliced
 1 onion, sliced
 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
 3 cloves garlic, minced
For the Black Pepper Sauce:
 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
 1 tablespoon sugar
 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
Black Pepper Beef