How To Make Black Pepper Beef (complete recipe)

How To Make Black Pepper Beef (complete recipe)

Black Pepper Beef is a delicious and flavorful dish commonly found in Asian cuisine. It's relatively simple to make at home. Here's a complete recipe to guide you through the process:

Ingredients:

For the marinade:

1 pound (450g) beef steak (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced against the grain

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch for the Black Pepper Beef:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion, thinly sliced

1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely ground

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon dark soy sauce (for color, optional)

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 cup beef broth or water

Green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions:

Marinating the beef:

In a bowl, combine the thinly sliced beef with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well, ensuring all the beef slices are coated with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

Preparing the vegetables:

Thinly slice the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Mince the garlic. Set aside.

Grinding black peppercorns:

If you have whole black peppercorns, coarsely grind them using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Alternatively, you can use pre-ground black pepper, but freshly ground peppercorns will offer more flavor.

Cooking the Black Pepper Beef:

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated beef to the hot oil and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the beef is browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the wok and set it aside.

In the same wok, add a bit more oil if necessary and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the sliced onions and cook for a couple of minutes until they become translucent.

Stir in the sliced green and red bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they slightly soften but retain their crunch.

Add the coarsely ground black pepper, oyster sauce, soy sauce, dark soy sauce (if using), and sugar. Mix well to combine the flavors.

Pour in the beef broth or water, and let the mixture simmer for a minute or two to create a slightly thickened sauce.

Return the cooked beef to the wok and toss it with the vegetables and sauce until everything is well coated.

Serving:

Transfer the Black Pepper Beef to a serving plate.

Garnish with sliced green onions for a pop of color and added freshness.

Enjoy:

Serve the Black Pepper Beef over steamed rice and enjoy this flavorful and savory Asian-inspired dish!

Remember that you can adjust the level of spiciness and seasoning according to your preference. Feel free to add more black pepper or other spices if you like it extra peppery or with a little kick. Enjoy your delicious homemade Black Pepper Beef!