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Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry

Savory Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry Ready in 30 Minutes

This quick and flavorful Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry delivers bold flavors in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1 pound flank steak or sirloin or skirt steak
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce or mushroom sauce for vegetarians
  • 1 teaspoon sichuan peppercorns (ground) omit if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (coarsely ground) adjust to preferred spice level
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine or dry sherry or mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon additional cornstarch for thickening sauce as needed
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola / peanut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup onions (cut into 1-inch pieces) yellow or white onions can be used
  • 1 cup red bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces) green or yellow bell peppers can be substituted

Equipment

  • Wok
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flank steak with baking soda, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and cornstarch. Marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, ground Sichuan peppercorns, coarsely ground black pepper, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Sear half of the marinated beef for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then remove and repeat with the remaining beef.
  4. Reduce heat and add minced garlic to the wok, sauté for 30 seconds. Add onions and red bell pepper, stir-fry for an additional minute.
  5. Return the cooked beef to the wok, pour in the sauce, and toss together over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To achieve the best texture, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan while cooking the beef.

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