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Quick & Easy Black Pepper Beef

Quick & Easy Black Pepper Beef

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Quick & Easy Black Pepper Beef is a delectable stir-fry that combines tender beef with vibrant bell peppers and onions, all coated in a rich black pepper sauce. This dish is not only ready in just 30 minutes but also offers the perfect balance of savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family dinners. With its versatility, you can easily customize the ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand. Serve it over rice, wrap it in lettuce, or pair it with noodles for a satisfying meal that will rival any takeout.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb flank steak (or sirloin)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 large red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 medium onion (julienned)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 2 tsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry wine or chicken broth)
  • 1.5 tsp cornstarch (or potato starch / tapioca starch)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp white granulated sugar (or granulated cane sugar)
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda (do not skip!)
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir-fry sauce)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock (unsalted)

Instructions

  1. Slice beef against the grain into thin strips and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat, cook marinated beef for about 2 minutes until browned, then remove.
  4. Stir-fry veggies until crisp-tender; add sauce and simmer briefly.
  5. Return beef to pan; toss to coat everything evenly and serve hot.

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