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Spicy Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry Recipe is delicious!

This sizzling Black Pepper Beef stir-fry bursts with savory, peppery flavors wrapped around tender beef slices and crisp bell peppers. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, this easy dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 -3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound flank steak thinly sliced (or substitute with any beef steak of choice)½ large red bell pepper, diced½ large green bell pepper, diced½ medium onion, julienned1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • For the Beef Marinade:4 cloves garlic minced2 teaspoons regular soy sauce2 teaspoons dark soy sauce2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine or Dry Sherry wine1½ teaspoons cornstarch (or potato/tapioca starch)½ teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon white or brown sugar¼ teaspoon baking soda1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • For the Sauce:1 tablespoon oyster sauce or vegetarian stir-fry sauce1 tablespoon dark soy sauce1 tablespoon regular soy sauce½ teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or Dry Sherry wine1 tablespoon cornstarch (or potato/tapioca starch)½ cup chicken stock (or beef/vegetable stock)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine thinly sliced beef with garlic, regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, black pepper, sugar, baking soda, and vegetable oil. Let marinate for 15 minutes.In a separate small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, regular soy sauce, black pepper, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, and chicken stock to create the sauce. Set aside.Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.Quickly fry the marinated beef for about 1–2 minutes until just cooked through. Remove the beef and set aside.In the same pan, sauté the julienned onions and diced red and green bell peppers for about 30 seconds until slightly tender but still crisp.Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and let it simmer and thicken for about 1–2 minutes.Return the cooked beef to the pan and toss everything together until well coated and heated through.Serve immediately with your choice of rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

Flank steak is ideal because it cooks quickly and stays tender when sliced thinly against the grain.
Adjust the amount of black pepper based on your spice preference for a bolder or milder kick.
For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure the oyster sauce is gluten-free.
Adding a sprinkle of sesame seeds or a dash of chili flakes before serving can elevate the flavor even further.
This dish is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a pan.

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