Chinese · Dinner

Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry

February 27, 20261 min read
Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry recipe

A dependable home-kitchen version of Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry, with clear timing and practical ingredients.

Prep: 20 minutes   Cook: 10 minutes   Total: 30 minutes   Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Toss beef with soy sauce and cornstarch; rest 15 minutes.
  2. Sear beef in a very hot wok in two batches and set aside.
  3. Stir-fry onion, pepper, garlic, and black pepper until crisp-tender.
  4. Return beef, add oyster sauce and sugar, and toss for 1 minute.

Cook’s Notes

Taste before adding extra salt, prepare all ingredients before heating the pan, and serve this dish fresh for the best texture and aroma.

Fresh from the wok

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