Description
Sizzling black pepper beef stir-fry delivers a mouthwatering explosion of Asian-inspired flavors that dance across taste buds. Quick and easy preparation brings restaurant-quality excitement to home kitchens, letting you savor complex spicy notes in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds flank steak
Seasonings and Marinades:
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.25 cup oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorn
- 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Vegetables and Cooking Ingredients:
- 0.33 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 medium onions
- 1 large red bell pepper
Instructions
- Immerse beef strips in a flavorful marinade mixture, ensuring thorough coating. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to enhance taste and tenderness.
- Whisk sauce ingredients in a separate bowl, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. Set aside for later use.
- Heat wok with half the vegetable oil over high temperature. Sear beef in batches, cooking each portion until golden and caramelized, approximately 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Remove beef and drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of oil in the wok. Quickly sauté minced garlic until fragrant, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Introduce sliced onions and bell peppers to the wok, stir-frying for 60 seconds until they become slightly crisp yet tender.
- Reintroduce the seared beef to the wok, pouring the prepared black pepper sauce over the ingredients. Toss vigorously to ensure even coating and complete flavor integration.
- Finish the dish with a delicate drizzle of sesame oil, adding a final layer of depth. Serve immediately over steamed rice, presenting a vibrant and zesty stir-fry.
Notes
- Always marinate beef at room temperature before cooking to ensure even flavor absorption and tenderization.
- Use high-heat cooking oil like peanut or avocado oil for better wok searing and authentic stir-fry texture.
- Slice beef against the grain super thinly to guarantee maximum tenderness and quick cooking time.
- Consider adding crunchy vegetables like snap peas or broccoli for extra nutrition and textural contrast in the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 464 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg