Description
Experience the bold flavors of this Spicy Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry, a quick and satisfying dish that brings restaurant-quality taste to your kitchen. Perfectly seared beef is coated in a rich, peppery sauce, making it a weeknight hero for your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- Flank steak or sirloin, sliced thinly against the grain
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marination)
- 1 tablespoon non-alcohol alternative (like chicken broth or apple juice)
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil (for marination)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for marination)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce alternative (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
- 1 tablespoon non-alcohol alternative (like broth, for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste, for sauce)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into thin wedges
- 1 large bell pepper (green, red, or yellow), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (for stir-frying)
Instructions
- Slice the chosen beef cut thinly against the grain, aiming for pieces about 1/4-inch thick and 2-3 inches long.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sliced beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of non-alcohol alternative, 1 teaspoon of cooking oil, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix well to coat the beef and let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes.
- While the beef is marinating, whisk together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl: 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce alternative, 1 tablespoon of non-alcohol alternative, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
- Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice the onion and bell pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add half of the marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes until browned, then flip and sear the other side for another 1-2 minutes. Remove the cooked beef and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan if needed, then stir-fry the sliced onions and bell peppers for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stir-frying for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the seared beef to the pan with the vegetables. Whisk the prepared sauce again, then pour it over the beef and vegetables. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes as the sauce comes to a boil and thickens, coating everything beautifully.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve immediately over steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For the best flavor, use freshly ground black pepper and ensure the beef is sliced thinly against the grain. Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the beef to achieve a nice sear.