Black Pepper Beef

Black pepper beef is a cuisine full of cultural fusion. Its taste and flavor are deeply loved by people, and it has become a typical representative of the combination of Chinese and Western cuisines.

• Difficulty: Easy
• Category: Main-Course Recipes
• Cuisine: Chinese Cuisine
• Cooking Method: Marinating, Stir-Frying

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp (2g) ginger (minced)
• 2 scallions (sliced)
• 1/2 onion (sliced)
• 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced)
• 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced)
• 3 tbsp (45ml) vegetable oil
• 1 lb (453g) beef sirloin (slice the beef into strips)

Marinade:

• 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
• 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry)
• 2 tsp (7g) cornstarch
• 1 egg white

Sauce:

• 1 tbsp (14g) oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 tbsp (7g) ground black pepper
• 1 tsp (4g) sugar
• 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
• 1 tsp (4g) cornstarch

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the salt, soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, cornstarch and egg white. Add the beef in the bowl. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
2. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the beef strips to the skillet and stir-fry for 1 minute. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reserve 1 tablespoon (15ml) of oil. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallions, and stir-fry for 15 seconds until they become fragrant. Add the onion, sliced green and red bell peppers to the skillet and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
5. Return the cooked beef to the skillet, pour in the sauce, and stir-fry for 1 minute until the sauce thickens. Plate it and serve with steamed rice if you prefer.