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Black Pepper Beef

Savory Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry Ready in 14 Minutes

Quick and delicious Black Pepper Beef stir-fry that's perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Marinade
  • 350 grams Beef Tenderloin or your favorite steak cut
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce or soy sauce with sugar for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine or mirin/dry sherry as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce best not to substitute for optimal results
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil ensure it's fresh for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Potato Starch or cornstarch but may alter texture
For the Vegetables
  • 140 grams Onion yellow or white onions work best
  • 100 grams Bell Pepper any variety preferred
  • 12 grams Garlic fresh is best
For Cooking
  • Whole Black Peppercorns freshly cracked for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil high smoke point oil

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mortar and pestle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Black Pepper Beef
  1. Begin by coarsely cracking 2 teaspoons of whole black peppercorns using a mortar and pestle or a rolling pin.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of Shaoxing wine, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil.
  3. Cut 350 grams of beef tenderloin into bite-sized cubes and add them to the sauce.
  4. Preheat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  5. Carefully add the marinated beef to the hot pan in a single layer, allowing it to sear without overcrowding.
  6. Once the beef is browned, add 140 grams of sliced onion and 100 grams of bell pepper to the pan.
  7. Pour the remaining sauce over the beef and vegetables, stirring to coat everything thoroughly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly cracked pepper and ensure high heat while cooking for a nice sear.

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