Black Pepper Beef Stir-fry
Tender slices of beef stir-fried with crisp bell peppers and onions in a bold, glossy black pepper sauce. Savory, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor, this quick stir-fry is perfect for a fast and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
- In a bowl, toss the sliced beef with cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until evenly coated.
- Add the beef to the hot pan in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Stir fry onion and green bell pepper for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, oyster sauce, beef broth, sugar, and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Return the beef to the pan and pour the sauce over everything. Toss and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- Serve immediately over warm cooked white rice.
Notes
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper browning.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking since stir frying moves quickly.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating if the sauce thickens too much.
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