Description
Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry is a quick, savory dish featuring tender beef, bell peppers, and onions tossed in a bold, peppery sauce. It’s full of umami flavor and perfect for a speedy homemade dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (for marinating)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for marinating)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for finishing)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Toss beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon oil. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix oyster sauce, hoisin sauce (if using), 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and water.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat with 2 tablespoons oil. Sear beef in batches until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Stir-fry onions and bell peppers for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
- Add garlic and return beef to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Add broccoli, mushrooms, or snap peas for extra variety.
- Swap beef for chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Use ground beef for a quick alternative with the same flavors.
- Adjust black pepper to taste if you prefer it milder or spicier.
- Reheat with a splash of broth or water to keep the sauce smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate with rice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
