Black Pepper Beef

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

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

Prepare the Sauce:

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

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.

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.

Combine Ingredients:

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

Thicken the Sauce:

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

Serve:

Serve the Black Pepper Beef hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

170

Amount per serving
Calories400

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Sodium 1000mg44%
Total Carbohydrate 15g6%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%

Total Sugars 5g
Protein 30g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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