Spicy Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry

Spicy Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry

25 mins
medium
4 servings

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a bold black pepper sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

AsianBeefStir-fry

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Wok or Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1.50 poundsFlank Steak(Cut into thin strips for even cooking.)
  • 0.50 teaspoonBaking Soda(Tenderizes the beef.)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsSoy Sauce (Low Sodium)(Adds savory flavor.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSesame Oil(Adds nutty aroma.)
  • 0.50 teaspoonWhite Pepper(Adds a touch of spice.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonCornstarch(Thickens the sauce.)
  • 0.25 cupOyster Sauce(Adds umami flavor.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSichuan Peppercorns (Ground)(Adds a unique Sichuan flavor.)
  • 2.00 teaspoonsBlack Pepper (Coarsely Ground)(Adds a spicy kick.)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsShaoxing Wine(Adds depth of flavor.)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsSoy Sauce (Low Sodium)(Adds savory flavor.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonDark Soy Sauce(Adds depth of color and flavor.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSugar(Balances the sauce.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonCornstarch(Thickens the sauce.)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsVegetable Oil(For stir-frying.)
  • 3.00 clovesGarlic(Minced.)
  • 2.00 mediumOnion(Cut into 1-inch pieces.)
  • 1.00 largeRed Bell Pepper(Cut into 1-inch pieces.)

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine beef, baking soda, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and Sichuan peppercorns. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

2

Whisk together oyster sauce, remaining soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

4

Add half of the beef to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and repeat with remaining beef.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Add garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

6

Add onions and bell peppers to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Return the beef to the wok.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Pour the sauce over the beef and toss until well combined.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Drizzle with sesame oil and stir.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve immediately over rice.

Estimated time: 1 minutes