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Easy Black Pepper Beef Stir Fry

2 servings · 15 min prep · 10 min cook

Ingredients

For the beef

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
• 250 g beef flank, skirt cut, or tenderloin (thinly sliced against the grain)
• 1 tsp baking soda (optional, to tenderize the meat)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch

For the stir fry

• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger (minced)
• 1/2 each red and green bell pepper (sliced)
• 1/2 medium onion (sliced)
• 2 green onion (cut into 2-inch lengths)

For the sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground, adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp water

Steps

1. Optional - to make your 250 g beef extra tender, add 1 tsp to your meat, mix to combine, and set aside for at least 15 minutes. Rinse under cold 2 tbsp water and pat dry before moving on to the marinade.

   15 min

2. Add 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp cornstarch to the beef, mix together, and set aside for 10 minutes. While the beef is marinating, mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

   10 min

3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the 250 g beef and cook until it is just browned on the outside. Transfer back into the bowl and set aside.

   3 min

4. Add the remaining 2 tbsp oil to the pan. Add 3 cloves garlic and 1 tsp ginger and cook until fragrant. Add ½ medium onion and ½ each bell pepper, and stir fry together for about 2 minutes.

   2 min

5. Add the 250 g beef and 1 tsp sauce and stir fry for 1-2 more minutes until the sauce is thickened and the beef is cooked through. Finish with 2 scallions, and remove from heat. Enjoy!

   2 min

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