Description
Learn how to make a delicious 30-minute Black Pepper Beef dish that is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. Master the art of balancing savory and spicy flavors in this easy recipe.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb (225g) beef steak thinly sliced
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium onion, julienned
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp (10 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tsp (10 ml) dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp (10 ml) apple juice
- 1 1/2 tsp (8 ml) cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) black pepper
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) baking soda
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp (3 ml) black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 ml) apple juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken stock or beef stock/vegetable stock
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, let the thinly sliced beef steak soak in the marinade mixture for 15 minutes.
- In another small bowl, stir together the sauce components.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the beef strips until they are done. Remove them from the pan and keep them aside.
- Sauté the onions and diced bell peppers for around 30 seconds. Make sure they are tender yet retain a bit of crunch. Avoid overcooking.
- Add the sauce to the pan. Let it bubble and thicken for about 1-2 minutes.
- Once the sauce has thickened, return the cooked beef to the pan. Mix well.
- Serve the dish and savor it!
Notes
- For a more tender beef, consider adding a pinch of baking soda to the marinade.
- Enhance the flavors by sprinkling sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Customize the vegetable mix with your favorite veggies like broccoli or mushrooms.