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Black Pepper Beef Recipe
Faiza Shabir

Black Pepper Beef Recipe

Black Pepper Beef is bold, savory, and packed with rich flavor in every bite. Tender strips of beef are stir-fried with crisp vegetables and coated in a glossy black pepper sauce that delivers the perfect balance of heat and umami. This quick, restaurant-style dish comes together fast and pairs perfectly with steamed rice or noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Method
 

  1. Toss sliced beef with cornstarch until lightly coated.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, sugar, and beef broth.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
  4. Stir-fry beef for 2–3 minutes until browned and remove from pan.
  5. Add onion and bell pepper and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Return beef to the pan.
  8. Pour sauce mixture over beef and vegetables.
  9. Cook for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  10. Drizzle sesame oil and stir gently before serving.

Notes

  • Use freshly cracked black pepper for the best flavor.
  • Slice beef thinly for tender results.
  • Adjust pepper quantity to control spice level.
  • Serve immediately while hot and saucy.

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