Black pepper beef

Here’s a flavorful Black Pepper Beef recipe — tender beef strips coated in a savory, peppery sauce. Perfect for serving over rice or noodles. 🥩🌶️

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Black Pepper Beef

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided

• 1 onion, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tsp sugar

• ¼ cup (60 ml) beef or chicken broth

• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water

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Instructions:

1. Marinate the beef:

   • In a bowl, mix beef slices with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and a pinch of black pepper.

   • Let sit 10–15 minutes.

2. Prepare the sauce:

   • In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and broth. Set aside.

3. Cook the beef:

   • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

   • Stir-fry beef for 2–3 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

4. Cook vegetables:

   • In the same pan, add remaining oil.

   • Stir-fry onion, bell pepper, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.

5. Combine and thicken:

   • Return beef to the pan.

   • Pour in the sauce, stirring to coat.

   • Add black pepper and cornstarch slurry. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.

6. Serve:

   • Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

   • Garnish with extra black pepper or green onions if desired.

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Tips & Variations:

• 🌶️ Spicy kick: Add sliced chili peppers or chili flakes.

• 🥩 Tender beef: Use flank steak or sirloin and slice thinly across the grain.

• 🥦 Veggie boost: Add broccoli, mushrooms, or snow peas.

• 🧄 Garlic lovers: Increase garlic for a more aromatic flavor.

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If you want, I can also give you a slow cooker version of Black Pepper Beef that’s super tender and rich in flavor. Do you want me to do that?