Description
A quick and flavorful black pepper beef stir-fry that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender beef strips are stir-fried with bell peppers and onions in a savory black pepper sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss beef slices with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add beef and stir-fry until browned, about 2-3 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
- In the same wok, add bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until crisp-tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together oyster sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth. Pour into the wok.
- Return beef to the wok, add sesame oil, and toss everything together until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately over steamed rice.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes along with the garlic. You can substitute chicken or tofu for the beef.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 32g