Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry
A quick, flavorful dinner that'll satisfy your Chinese takeout cravings. This Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry features tender beef strips and a bold kick of freshly ground black pepper, all wrapped up in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch ginger finely grated
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 bell peppers cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Combine sliced beef with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, and cornstarch in a bowl. Let marinate for 15 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until smoking. Add marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add onions and bell peppers, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return beef to the pan. Add remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and black pepper. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.