Sizzling Black Pepper Beef

This aromatic black pepper beef delivers restaurant-quality flavors at home with tender sliced steak, crisp vegetables, and a glossy sauce that's perfectly spiced. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight dinner that brings bold, sizzling flavors to your table without any fancy techniques necessary.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Beef, Stir Fry

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 285kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Beef:

450 g thinly sliced steak sirloin or flank
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

For the Sauce:

2 tbsp cornflour cornstarch
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
120 ml beef stock
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

For Stir-Frying:

4 tbsp sunflower oil
1 tsp sesame oil
2 medium onions sliced thick
1 green bell pepper sliced
1 red bell pepper sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp minced ginger

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together cornflour, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, beef stock, and 1 tsp black pepper until smooth. Set sauce aside.
Season sliced beef with salt and remaining black pepper.
Heat 2 tbsp sunflower oil and sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
Add onions and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add seasoned beef, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until beef is browned.
Toss in bell peppers and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly until sauce thickens and coats the beef.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Always slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness

Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook as this recipe moves quickly

If you can't find Chinese rice wine, dry sherry or even white wine works as a substitute

For extra heat, add a pinch of white pepper along with the black pepper

The dish can be made with chicken or pork instead of beef using the same cooking times

Serve over steamed rice or noodles to make it a complete meal

For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and verify your oyster sauce is gluten-free

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