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Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry

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.

Chef John Zhang

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Recipe

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

Slice the Beef: Cut the beef flank steak into 1.5-inch wide strips along the grain.

Step 1-1

Then, slice each strip thinly against the grain for tender pieces.

Step 1-2

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

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

Mince the celery, carrot, cilantro, and garlic.

Step 3

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

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

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

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

Serve: Plate your Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry and enjoy immediately with rice or noodles!