Imagine the sizzle of tender beef hitting a hot wok, filling your kitchen with the bold aroma of black pepper, garlic, and sweet bell peppers. This Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish, where every bite bursts with savory goodness, crunchy vegetables, and a touch of heat. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious, restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights but impressive enough for guests.
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Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry
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PRE TIME: 15 min
COOKING TIME: 15 min
TOTAL TIME: 30 min
4 SERVING
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Beef flank steak
- Marinade
- 1 tbsp. Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 1 count Egg
- 1 tbsp. Corn Starch
- For Vegetables & Seasoning
- 1 tbsp. Cooking oil
- 2 oz. Chopped onion
- 2 oz. Chopped red bell pepper
- 1 oz. Minced garlic
- 2 oz. Minced celery
- 2 oz. Minced carrot
- 1 oz. Minced cilantro
- 1 tbsp. Soy sauce
- 0.5 tbsp. Oyster sauce
- 0.5 tbsp. Sugar
- 1 tsp. Ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. Cooking oil
- 0.5 count Lemon
- 2 cup Water
- 2 tbsp. Cornstarch Water (2 Tbsp Cornstarch Mixed With 1 Tbsp Water)
- 1 cup Julienned green onion
Directions:
Step 1
1
Slice the Beef: Cut the beef flank steak into 1.5-inch wide strips along the grain.
Step 1-1
2
Then, slice each strip thinly against the grain for tender pieces.
Step 1-2
3
Marinate the Beef:
In a bowl, combine the beef slices with 1 tbsp. ground black pepper, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 egg, and 1 tbsp. cornstarch. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
Step 2
4
Prepare the Vegetables:
Cut the red bell pepper into triangle-shaped pieces and the onion into square-shaped pieces. Julienne the green onion into thin strips.
Step 2-1
5
Mince the celery, carrot, cilantro, and garlic.
Step 3
6
Cook the Beef:
Heat 2 tbsp. cooking oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the marinated beef until no longer pink (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from the wok and set aside.
Step 4
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Cook the Vegetables:
Add 1 tbsp. oil to the wok and stir-fry the red bell pepper and onion for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the wok and set aside.
Step 5
8
Make the Sauce:
Return the wok to the heat and add the minced garlic, celery, carrot, and cilantro. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and 1 tsp. black pepper. Add 2 cups water, then stir to combine.
Step 6
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Combine Everything:
Add the stir-fried beef and vegetables back to the wok. Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon. Add the julienned green onions and the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Stir-fry quickly until everything is evenly coated with the sauce and the mixture is thickened.
Step 7
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Serve:
Plate your Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry and enjoy immediately with rice or noodles!
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