Savor the bold flavors of Black Pepper Beef Stir-Fry, featuring tender sirloin steak and a peppery kick. This quick 15-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknights!
446 kcal
/serving
15 mins
Serves
4
Medium
Asian
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '450g sirloin steak, sliced thinly against the grain'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '1/4 tsp salt'}
- {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '2 tsp ground black pepper'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '4 tbsp sunflower oil'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp sesame oil'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 onions, peeled and sliced thickly'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 green bell pepper, deseeded and sliced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp cornflour'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp dark soy sauce'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp oyster sauce'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp Chinese rice wine or dry sherry'}
- {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '120ml beef stock'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 tsp minced ginger'}
Preparation
- Slice the sirloin steak thinly against the grain.
- Peel and slice the onions into thick slices.
- Deseed and slice the green and red bell peppers.
- Mince the garlic and ginger.
Cooking
- Toss the steak slices with salt and 1 tsp of black pepper.
- Heat 3 tbsp of sunflower oil and sesame oil in a wok over high heat.
- Add the steak and stir-fry for 2-3 mins until browned.
- Remove the steak and set aside.
- Add the remaining sunflower oil to the wok, then stir-fry the onions and bell peppers for 3-4 mins until they start to soften.
- Mix cornflour, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and rice wine in a bowl.
- Add beef stock and remaining black pepper, stirring to combine.
- Add garlic and ginger to the wok, cooking for 1 min.
- Pour in the sauce, bring to a simmer, then return the steak to the wok, stirring to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2 mins.
Plating & Serving
Serve the black pepper beef over cooked rice, ensuring each portion has a generous amount of sauce and vegetables.
Notes
For a variation, substitute the beef with thin strips of pork or chicken.
Suggested Sides
steamed jasmine rice
Nutrition per Serving
446
Calories
25.5g
Protein
22% DV
15.0g
Carbs
5% DV
31.3g
Fat
40% DV
2.8g
Fiber
7% DV
4.8g
Sugars
808mg
Sodium
54% DV
88mg
Cholesterol
25% DV
| Diet Type | Low Carb |
| Health Labels | Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Lupine Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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