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Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry

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This Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dinner featuring tender beef, crisp vegetables, and a bold, peppery sauce. Made in under 30 minutes, it’s a perfect homemade takeout-style dish that’s easy, satisfying, and packed with Asian-inspired flavor.

Ingredients

  • Flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • Soy sauce
  • Oyster sauce
  • Dark soy sauce
  • Cornstarch
  • Garlic, minced
  • Onion, sliced
  • Bell peppers, sliced
  • Cracked black pepper (freshly ground preferred)
  • Sugar
  • Sesame oil
  • Vegetable oil (for cooking)
  • Green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate sliced beef with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a bit of oil; set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Sear beef until browned, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, onion, and bell peppers until slightly tender.
  4. Return beef to the pan. Add a sauce made from oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and lots of freshly cracked black pepper.
  5. Stir everything together on high heat until coated and glossy.
  6. Garnish with green onions and serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Slice beef thinly and against the grain for tenderness.
  • Add chili oil or sliced chili for extra heat.
  • Use a mix of veggies like mushrooms or snap peas for variety.
  • Great with jasmine rice, rice noodles, or lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
  • Prep sauce and beef ahead to speed up weeknight cooking.

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