
Spicy Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a bold black pepper sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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
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
Whisk together oyster sauce, remaining soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
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
Add garlic to the wok and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Add onions and bell peppers to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Return the beef to the wok.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Pour the sauce over the beef and toss until well combined.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Drizzle with sesame oil and stir.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve immediately over rice.
Estimated time: 1 minutes